Vehicle incident on the Coquihalla Highway Monday morning. (Image Credit: Jaynie Lambert via Facebook/Coquihalla Road Reports (And Area))
By Mike Vanden Bosch
MVI on the Coq

Update: Northbound Coquihalla to remain closed for several hours

Jun 15, 2026 | 10:36 AM

UPDATE: DriveBC reported in an update that the northbound direction of the Coquihalla between Hope and Merritt will remain for several more hours. It could reopen by 3 p.m. later today.

Original story:

COQUIHALLA HIGHWAY – DriveBC says northbound Highway 5 (Coquihalla Highway) is closed between Hope and Merritt due to a motor vehicle incident near Comstock Road Monday morning.

According to the most recent update from DriveBC at 10:13 a.m., an assessment and investigation remain in progress.

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DriveBC says it hopes to have an update on the situation by 11 a.m.

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In the meantime, motorists should expect the road to be closed for several hours.

The southbound direction of the Coquihalla Highway is not impacted.

An alternate route is available on Highway 1 (Fraser Canyon) and ighway 3 (Crowsnest Highway).

The Pulse Point app indicates at least five ambulances were notified about the motor vehicle incident, which occurred at approximately 8:08 a.m.

by Mike Vanden Bosch

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