Coquihalla reopened with delays expected

The Coquihalla Highway has reopened in both directions after being closed for an air ambulance landing.

UPDATE - #BCHwy5 Closed at Exit #256 for Air ambulance landing. Expect delays. Next update 5:45. https://t.co/onPMs5WqBl #Kamloops #Merritt

— Drive BC (@DriveBC) March 21, 2017

OPEN - #BCHwy5 is now open. Expect heavy delays due to congestion. #Coquihalla #Merritt

— Drive BC (@DriveBC) March 21, 2017

The highway was shut down this afternoon at the Kingsvale exit south of Merritt.