US EditionSink Hole Closes B.C.’s Coquihalla Highway Northbound From Hope to Merritt
- The northbound side of Highway 5 between Hope and Merritt was closed at 8:30 p.m. On Thursday, June 5, due to the formation of a sinkhole.
- The closure occurred after a washout caused by a sinkhole was found between the Portia interchange at mile marker 202 and the Zopkios Brake Check area near mile marker 217 on Thursday evening.
- Crews have worked on emergency sinkhole repairs since Thursday night, with southbound lanes briefly closing as a precaution but now reopened.
- DriveBC reported at 10:40 p.m. Thursday that northbound lanes would remain closed until at least 12 p.m. Friday, and the Ministry said the reopening was delayed due to unforeseen geotechnical circumstances.
- The highway remains closed until further notice, with drivers advised to use Highways 1 and 3 as alternate routes and expect delays from additional traffic volume.
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