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(UPDATE: 2 pm) - The Coquihalla Highway has reopened between Merritt and Kamloops.
Currently, just one lane is operating on the northbound side of the road. Drive with caution in the area.
UPDATE - #BCHwy5 NB Vehicle incident 4km north of Surrey Lake Summit has been open to one lane
Next update 6:00 PM.
More info: https://t.co/dY8hCpjbjz#Coquihalla #Kamloops— Drive BC (@DriveBC) January 23, 2020
(Original Story: 9:45 am) - Residents travelling using Hwy 5 should be aware of a closure between Kamloops and Merritt.
According to Drive BC, a jack-knifed semi has traffic stopped in the northbound lanes, three kilometres south of Logan Lake.
#BCHwy5 closed Northbound between Merritt and Kamloops due to semi across the road. Detour available via Highway 5A. Check @DriveBC for further updates.
— YRB Nicola Ltd (@YRBNicola) January 23, 2020
Crews are currently on scene and a detour is available through Hwy 5A.
NowMedia will update the story when more information is available.
@DriveBC heading east on Hwy 5 between Merrit and Kamloops. Hwy is stopped. pic.twitter.com/yOS4L9pC8M
— Jose Graham (@JoseGra42168453) January 23, 2020