News Items tag as: Coquihalla

Special weather statement issued for Coquihalla Highway
November 25, 2018 - 4:03 PM

Environment Canada is calling for freezing rain along portions of the Coquihala tonight.
Province restricts commercial trucks from using far left lane on section of Coquihalla Highway
November 14, 2018 - 10:00 AM

The Ministry of Transportation is launching a new pilot program this week in order to reduce the number of accidents and road closures during the winter months on the Coquihalla Highway.
'VERY TIRED': Truck driver sentenced to two years in prison for deadly crash near Merritt
October 30, 2018 - 6:30 PM

KAMLOOPS - A Calgary man was sentenced to two years in prison today for causing a deadly 2016 collision on the Coquihalla Highway while he was exhausted from over-driving his transport truck.
Environment Canada issues snowfall warning for Coquihalla
October 28, 2018 - 3:08 PM

Snowfall with total amounts of 10 to 20 cm is expected on the Coquihalla today.
Coquihalla highway closed in both directions
October 28, 2018 - 11:49 AM

Weather conditions and a vehicle incident have forced the closure of Highway 5.
Highway 5 Southbound closed by a commercial vehicle incident
December 19, 2017 - 11:47 AM

KAMLOOPS - An incident involving commercial vehicles has closed the southbound lanes of Highway 5 between Merritt and Hope.
UPDATE: Coquihalla highway reopens after truck fire, corrosive materials spill
November 28, 2017 - 5:08 PM

There were delays on the Coquihalla Highway yesterday, Nov. 28, near the Carolin Mines exit caused by a semi-truck fire with a dangerous load.
Fatal crash on the Coquihalla Highway south of Merritt
October 28, 2017 - 2:06 PM

MERRITT - Alcohol may be a factor in a fatal accident on the Coquihalla Highway near Merritt this morning.
UPDATE: The accident on the Coquihalla south of Merritt is clear
October 07, 2017 - 12:12 PM

MERRITT - The crash south of Merritt that created delays on the Coquihalla Highway at exit 286 is clear.
More wildlife fencing going in along Coquihalla Highway
August 18, 2017 - 9:00 PM

KAMLOOPS - Wildlife exclusion fencing being built along the Coquihalla Highway is aimed at protecting motorists from collisions with wildlife.
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