(UPDATE: Dec. 2 @ 9 am) - The Coquihalla has reopened, but there is another highway issue to be aware of.
DriveBC says the Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy 1) is closed westbound between Kamloops and Monte Creek.
However, traffic can detour around the incident via the Lafarge Road off ramp.
(UPDATE: Dec. 2 at 6:49 am): The road has now reopened.
DriveBC warned of delays, however.
⚠️ UPDATE - #BCHwy5 northbound is OPEN north of #Merritt, but expect delays. #Coquihalla https://t.co/Zu01gFUZeL
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) December 2, 2025
(Original story: Dec. 2 at 5:47 am): The Coquihalla Highway is closed in both directions in Merritt.
DriveBC, the province’s official traffic monitor, said there has been a “vehicle incident” this morning.
⛔️#BCHwy5 #Coquihalla is CLOSED in both directions between exit 286 and exit 290 due to a vehicle incident and vehicle recovery.#MerrittBC
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) December 2, 2025
ℹ️https://t.co/El8YaU18eL
The vehicle is being recovered, according to DriveBC, and all lanes are blocked.
The precise stretch of the road affected is exit 286 to exit 290.
