A number of commercial trucks are stopped at the Box Canyon chain up area along the Coquihalla Highway. This image from 4 a.m. Thursday (March 26) morning shows snow continuing to fall. (Image Credit: DriveBC webcam)
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UPDATE: Coquihalla Highway reopened in both directions
Mar 26, 2026 | 4:31 AM
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UPDATE at 11 a.m.: The Coquihalla Highway has been reopened to traffic in both directions.
HOPE — The Coquihalla Highway was closed overnight between Hope and Merritt after heavy snow blanketed the region Wednesday night.
DriveBC says the highway was closed around 9 p.m. due to a vehicle incident, adding that commercial trucks were being stopped for failing to be properly equipped with snow chains.
According to social media reports, a number of trucks were spinning on the highway due to the slippery conditions.
