News Items tag as: Coquihalla

Freezing rain hits Coquihalla and Connector
December 26, 2022 - 10:27 AM
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Despite warming temperatures, it is still not safe to travel the Connector and Coquihalla.
Travel advisory in effect for Coquihalla highway
November 07, 2022 - 9:28 AM

Drivers are being asked to avoid the Coquihalla highway this morning due to limited visibility and heavy snowfall.
Travel advisory in effect for Coquihalla due to heavy snow
November 06, 2022 - 1:23 PM

DriveB.C. is warning drivers of limited visibility along the Coquihalla this afternoon due to heavy snowfall.
Vehicle incident causing 'major delays' on Coquihalla
November 05, 2022 - 9:13 AM

A vehicle incident near Merritt this morning is causing major delays along the Coquihalla.
UPDATE: First significant snow wreaks havoc on roads across Thompson-Okanagan
November 04, 2022 - 2:17 PM
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Snowy and icy roads are causing accidents, road closures and delays today throughout the Thompson-Okanagan region.
One person dead, another injured following Coquihalla crash involving horses
October 23, 2022 - 6:04 PM
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One person has died and another is in the hospital following a collision on the Coquihalla last night that involved a truck hauling a trailer full of horses.
More snow on the way for Interior highways
October 22, 2022 - 8:45 AM
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Environment Canada has issued a warning for drivers along Interior highways this morning as more snow is expected to fall.
Long delays expected on Coquihalla due to traffic
August 01, 2022 - 9:24 AM

Travellers along the Coquihalla this long weekend are being warned to expect traffic delays due to congestion.
Interior highways exceed pre-pandemic traffic as tourists arrive
June 20, 2022 - 8:00 AM
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Road traffic and tourism in Kamloops and the Okanagan are returning to pre-pandemic levels.
Construction causing major delays on Coquihalla
May 23, 2022 - 2:46 PM

Drivers are being warned today that massive delays can be expected along the Coquihalla today due to ongoing construction.
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News Items tag as: Coquihalla

Freezing rain hits Coquihalla and Connector

Travel advisory in effect for Coquihalla highway

Travel advisory in effect for Coquihalla due to heavy snow

Vehicle incident causing 'major delays' on Coquihalla

UPDATE: First significant snow wreaks havoc on roads across Thompson-Okanagan

One person dead, another injured following Coquihalla crash involving horses

More snow on the way for Interior highways

Long delays expected on Coquihalla due to traffic

Interior highways exceed pre-pandemic traffic as tourists arrive

Construction causing major delays on Coquihalla

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