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BREAKING: Highway 5, Coquihalla between Merritt and Hope reopens
The Coquihalla Highway 5 South from Merritt to Hope has reopened to traffic. The highway was closed overnight, Wednesday, as floodwaters and landslides cut off most major routes between the Lower Mainland and the Interior. At one point, all four major arteries (Highways 1, 3, 5, and 99) were closed either as a precauti...
Dec 12, 2025
Latest atmospheric river not expected to cause flooding issues in Merritt: mayor
The mayor of Merritt is aiming to ease the nerves of residents getting flashbacks to the atmospheric river that flooded the city in 2021. Speaking to Q101-Merritt Thursday (Dec. 11) morning, Mike Goetz says the BC River Forecast Centre has indicated that it doesn't expect the Coldwater River to cause any flooding issue...
Dec 11, 2025
UPDATE: Highway 1 between Hope and Lytton reopens, remaining highways linking Interior and Lower Mainland closed due to adverse weather
UPDATE (6:30 a.m.): The Trans-Canada Highway between Hope and Lytton reopened after an overnight closure due to adverse weather conditions. However, the remaining three major highways connecting B.C.'s Interior to the Lower Mainland are closed with no estimated time of reopening as an atmospheric river washes over seve...
Dec 11, 2025
"We appear to be ok": Mayor Mike Goetz on flood risks
As many parts of the province are dealing with the mess that this week's atmospheric rivers over the southern parts of the province, the City of Merritt is also monitoring potential flood risks in the area. On Tuesday, the B.C. River Forecast Centre issued a High Streamflow Advisory for the Coldwater River, one of five...
Dec 11, 2025
UPDATE: All highways linking BC Interior and Lower Mainland remain closed due to adverse weather
All four major highways connecting the B.C. Interior to the Lower Mainland are closed as an atmospheric river washes over several southern areas of the province. The Ministry of Transportation and Transit has closed highways 1, 3, 5 and 99 either as a precaution or due to flooding or debris on the roadway. The Coquihal...
Dec 11, 2025
