Coquihalla Highway closed between Hope and Merritt due to heavy snow

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Coquihalla Highway closed between Hope and Merritt due to heavy snow
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A snowfall warning is in effect for the Coquihalla Highway, with up to 15 cm of snow forecast.

Southbound lanes of Highway 5 were closed earlier this morning due to a vehicle incident at Ladner Creek Bridge, which has since been cleared. The transportation ministry later shut down the highway in both directions due to heavy congestion and extreme winter weather.Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion delivered straight to your inbox at 7 a.m., Monday to Friday.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.

Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning for the area on Friday. Up to 15 cm of snow is expected to fall before tapering off to flurries late this afternoon or early evening.Share this article in your social network

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