Editor,
Thank you for your excellent article on Hwy. 5A truck traffic on Sept. 23.
I’d like to raise a few points I’ve considered over the past 12.5 years. Every chance I get to drive 5A I do. Last time was Sept. 20.
I counted at least 15 semis travelling south to Merritt, fast and on tight curves. My friend commented that she felt unsafe to stop and take photos. We did stop on one of the two beautiful viewpoints above Nicola Lake.
Great shots, and also all of the garbage strewn everywhere as we collected it (except for the dumps, take that whichever way you choose!)
Are you aware that the drive from Spences Bridge to Kamloops is rated one of the top drives in North America by the Huffington Post. Hello tourism!
(Upper Nicola Indian Band) Chief (Harvey) McLeod said, “the land itself is paying the price.” The one hill on 5A near the top approaching Kamloops is dangerous and falling apart again after being worked on in the last six weeks. Also I and others believe the big trucks are using that route because that small, twisty hill is the only one on 5A, unlike the Coquihalla Hwy. 5, which has the long haul hills which of course is more expensive gas-wise.
Let’s be proactive and save this treasured, scenic lake drive through our beautiful Nicola Valley and beyond.
S. Hobbs
Merritt, BC
