DriveBC reported a vehicle incident on the Coquihalla Highway between Hope and Merritt at around 6:30 a.m. Monday. The northbound lanes of Highway 5 are closed near the Bottle Top Bridge. A detour is in effect south of the incident at Juliet Drive.
Drivers are told to expect major delays. Another update is due at 9:00 a.m.
Meanwhile, the Trans Canada Highway through the Fraser Canyon will be closed Monday. From 7:00 a.m. Monday until 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, DriveBC says the stretch of Highway 1 at Falls Creek (Jackass Mountain) will be closed as a new, permanent bridge is installed.
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