Update: 5:10 p.m.
The provincial government has closed Highway 5 northbound and Highway 1 entirely due to heavy snowfall.
The province says the length of the closure of Highway 1 is unknown at this time, while Highway 5, the Coquihalla, is closed northbound and expected to open fully at 7:30 p.m.
Southbound traffic is allowed through at this time, but the northbound closure was necessary due to multiple spun-out trucks.
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The ministry reports that it has deployed more than 25 snow plows, graders and other equipment, and will continue to work around the clock to clear the roads for drivers.
Motorists are encouraged to revise travel plans if they are heading north of Hope on Highway 1 or northeast on Highway 5.
Motorists are reminded to use extreme caution or consider alternative plans.
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香蕉视频直播淭he ministry would like to remind motorists that winter tires are mandatory for travel on the Coquihalla and Highway 1 from Oct. 1 to March 31. Winter tires are defined as those labelled with either the Mountain Snowflake symbol or the Mud and Snow (M+S) symbol. Winter tires must be in good condition with a minimum tread depth of 3.5 mm.香蕉视频直播�
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Update: 5 p.m.
The Coqihalla is now open southbound but remains closed northbound from Hope to Merritt due to heavy snowfall.
DriveBC is estimating the highway to fully reopen about 5 p.m.
Environment Canada is estimating 20 centimetres of snow to fall overnight.
Check for updates.
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Original:
Highway 5 is closed northbound from Hope to Merritt due to heavy snow fall.
Drive BC issued a full closure shortly before 4 p.m. but southbound lanes were opened shortly after.
Stay tuned for updates....
