UPDATE 12:08 p.m.
The Coquihalla Highway has reopened in both directions.
鉁� CLEAR - is now OPEN in both directions between and . Drive safely and adjust your speed to match the conditions.
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All weather warnings are still in effect.
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The Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt is closed in both directions on Thursday morning.
Since Wednesday afternoon just before 2:30 p.m., the southbound lanes have been closed due to a vehicle incident. Since 2:40 a.m. on Feb. 29, the highway has been closed in both directions.
鉀擱EMINDER - remains CLOSED in both directions between and while crews work to manage road conditions.
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An alternate route is available via . Next update at approximately 10 AM.
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DriveBC states the highway will reopen around approximately 12 p.m.
The Coquihalla is currently under a winter storm warning, put in place by Environment Canada. After expecting 25-40 cm of snow on Wednesday, the stretch of highway is expecting another five cm on Thursday.
91裸聊视频淩apidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations,91裸聊视频� said Environment Canada. 91裸聊视频淰isibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.91裸聊视频�
The Trans-Canada Highway from Eagle Pass to Rogers Pass is also under a winter storm warning while Highway 3 is under a snowfall warning. Snowfall along with heavy winds are expected to taper off on the Coquihalla throughout the day on Thursday but both Highway 3 and the Trans-Canada Highway are expecting another 10-15 cm.
Environment Canada recommends postponing non-essential travel.
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