UPDATE: 12:45 p.m.
The Coquihalla is now open northbound.
Emergency crews have cleared the scene between Hope and Merritt.
Drivers should still expect delays.
CLEAR - #BCHwy5 - NB vehicle incidents at Larson Hill on the #Coquihalla have cleared NB lanes and is now OPEN from #HopeBC to #MerrittBC.
— DriveBC TOK (@DriveBC_TOK) December 4, 2019
Info here: https://t.co/RiKjOzR3RV
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ORIGINAL:
The Coquihalla is closed northbound following a crash just before 12 p.m.
DriveBC is reporting a vehicle incident between Highway 3 and Highway 5A, Highway 97C. Emergency vehicles are on scene.
Drivers should anticipate traffic delays along Highway 5.
An alternate route along Highway 3 and Highway 1 are available.
Highway 3 is also closed in both directions near Christina Lake. A traffic assessment is taking place and motorists can expect single alternating lanes to open within the hour.
UPDATE - CLOSED - #BCHwy5 - NB vehicle incidents at Larson Hill on the #Coquihalla has CLOSED NB lanes from #HopeBC to #MerrittBC.
— DriveBC TOK (@DriveBC_TOK) December 4, 2019
Estimate time of opening is 12:30 PM.
Info here: https://t.co/RiKjOzR3RV