Multiple weather warnings for area highways
Due to wintery conditions and expected snowfall, a snowfall and travel advisory has been put into effect for the Nicola Region, including the Coquihalla Highway and Okanagan Connector.
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Highway 3 closed again due to new mudslide
The stretch of highway between Hope and Princeton was reopened Friday, only to be closed again today.
Snowfall warning in effect for Coquihalla
Environment Canada is warning of as much as 15-25 centimetres of snow falling on the Coquihalla between Hope and Merritt today through Wednesday morning.
Multi-vehicle crash closes Coquihalla, sparks fire
A fiery collision closed a long stretch of the Coquihalla Highway between Merritt and Hope on Friday.
Study commissioned by those looking for ban on non-local truck traffic on Hwy. 5A
The allowance of non-local commercial trucks on Highway 5A has been a hot topic for years, though those looking to ban the vehicles are pulling out all the stops with their most comprehensive transportation study yet.
Small fire closes a northbound Coquihalla lane Wednesday afternoon
A small fire on the east side of the Coquihalla between Chuwhels Mountain Rd and Inks Lake Rd has a northbound lane closed.
Major upgrades coming to Coquihalla washrooms
Travel on the Coquihalla south of Merritt is about to be a little more comfortable.
New improvements coming to Coquihalla south of Merritt
New safety measures are being implemented to Highway 5 at Mine Creek Curves, about 50 kilometres south of Merritt.
Ministry of Transportation says no to banning commercial trucks
The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure does not believe that banning heavy trucks is a prudent decision, and have issued a statement indicating that this will not be a course of action.
Winter Storm Watch in effect for Coquihalla
A weather system will move over southern BC today spreading snow to the region.
Petition brought forward over Aspen Grove speeding concerns
Jenny Oakey, a resident of Aspen Grove, is hoping to call attention to the problem of vehicles speeding through the residential area in which she lives.
TNRD Chair Gillis reacts to call for Hwy 5A truck restriction
Commercial truck traffic on Hwy. 5A was once again a hotly debated topic at the regular TNRD Board of Directors meeting held on Jan. 14.
Heavy snowfall Wednesday night on Merritt highways
Yellowhead Road and Bridge is warning of heavy weather coming in Wednesday evening, before tapering off mid-Thursday morning.
Merritt RCMP investigate collision that claims man’s life
An investigation is underway into a fatal collision that occurred between Merritt and West Kelowna on Saturday.
Snowfall warnings for Merritt highways Friday
Both the Coquihalla and the Connector are expecting more snowfall to start late Friday morning.
Highway 1 closed north of Yale
Highway 1 is closed in both directions north of Yale due to a body reportedly being found.
Road maintenance Monday on Hwy. 5 northbound
A number of maintenance tasks being performed Monday will see slowdowns on Hwy. 5 northbound.
Coquihalla expecting up to 40cm of snow
Between Hope and Merritt should see 30 to 40cm of snow between now and Sunday evening.
YRB issues snowfall warning for Hwy. 5 and Hwy. 97C
Heavy snowfall is expected through Saturday morning.
Weather warnings ahead for highways today
YRB is warning about poor road conditions throughout the day.
