Coquihalla Highway 5
High-altitude route with fast-changing winter visibility and mountain snowfall.
Wider regional considerations include avalanche control, heavy snow and wildfire disruptions.
BRITISH COLUMBIA · HIGHWAY GUIDE
Coquihalla Highway 5 road conditions
Hope · Merritt · Kamloops
CORRIDORHope · Merritt · Kamloops← All British Columbia
Before you go
Confirm closures, surface conditions, direction of travel and the last published report with the road authority.
Official source – British Columbia ↗Environment Canada weather alerts
Official weather feed connected
These are meteorological alerts for the region, not proof that any particular highway is closed.
snowfall warning
2026-10-09 22:18 UTC© Environment and Climate Change Canada · Full official weather warnings
DriveBC official road event feed
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These are source-reported events, not a claim that other road sections are clear.
CONSTRUCTION
Mowing from Highway 5, At Avola Overhead Bridge to At Blue River Bridge. Starting Thu Sep 24. From 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT, weekdays. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 24th, 2026 at 11:02am PDT.
Highway 5 · 2026-09-24T11:02:28-07:00
CONSTRUCTION
Construction work from Highway 5, At Exit 250 to Larson Hill to At Exit 256 to Coldwater Road. Starting Tue Aug 25. Left lane closed in both directions. Expect delays. Last update: September 5th, 2026 at 6:32pm PDT. 24/7 construction. Please obey signage, slow down and watch for roadside workers. Expect delays.
Highway 5 · 2026-09-05T18:32:34-07:00
CONSTRUCTION
Utility work from Highway 5A, At Nicola River Rd to At Peterhope Road. Starting Mon Oct 5 until Wed Oct 21. From 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT, weekdays. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 15th, 2026 at 2:52pm PDT.
Highway 5A · 2026-09-15T14:52:36-07:00
CONSTRUCTION
Bridge maintenance from Highway 5, At Avola Overhead Bridge to At Avola Bridge. Starting Thu Sep 24. From 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM PDT, weekdays. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 24th, 2026 at 11:11am PDT.
Highway 5 · 2026-09-24T11:11:18-07:00
CONSTRUCTION
Bridge construction at Highway 5, At Six Mile Bridge. Starting Thu Sep 24 until Fri Nov 27. Single lane alternating traffic. Watch for traffic control. Width restriction: 3.8m. Weight vehicle restriction: 85T. Last update: October 7th, 2026 at 7:39pm PDT. Lane width reduction to 3.8 m wide lane, with a max 4.4 m width including overhang. In addition, a maximum weight restriction of 85T.
Highway 5 · 2026-10-07T19:39:57-07:00
CONSTRUCTION
Road construction from Highway 5, At Thunder River Road to At Miledge Creek Bridge. Starting Thu Sep 24 until Sat Nov 7. From 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM PDT, weekdays. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 24th, 2026 at 10:58am PDT. Single Lane Alternating Traffic will only be required for a brief duration during mobilization and demobilization of materials and equipment.
Highway 5 · 2026-09-24T10:58:03-07:00
ROAD_CONDITION
Slippery sections between Kelly Lake Road (79 miles east of Tumbler Ridge) and Highway 52 N; Highway 29 (Tumbler Ridge). Last update: October 10th, 2026 at 1:52am MST. Next update: October 10th, 2026 at 5:00am MST.
Highway 52 E · 2026-10-10T01:52:32-07:00
CONSTRUCTION
Paving operations from Highway 5, CN Junction Road to In Kamloops. Starting Wed Sep 23 until Fri Oct 23. From 6:00 AM to 7:00 PM PDT, Monday to Saturday. Lane blocked. Expect delays. Watch for traffic control. Last update: September 26th, 2026 at 8:26am PDT. Milling and Paving work.
Highway 5 · 2026-09-26T08:26:21-07:00
ROAD_CONDITION
Water pooling between McLure Ferry Road (15 miles south of Barriere) and Bean Road (near Little Fort). Last update: October 10th, 2026 at 1:51am PDT. Next update: October 10th, 2026 at 5:00am PDT.
Highway 5 · 2026-10-10T01:51:58-07:00
ROAD_CONDITION
Slippery sections between 200 Road (77 miles north of Tumbler Ridge) and the end of Highway 52 N (Heritage Highway) (Tumbler Ridge). Last update: October 10th, 2026 at 1:52am MST. Next update: October 10th, 2026 at 5:00am MST.
Highway 52 N · 2026-10-10T01:52:33-07:00
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Cities near this corridor
VancouverBritish Columbia
Highway 1 bridges and Sea to Sky approaches carry very different traffic.
Local road guide →KelownaBritish ColumbiaHighway 97 and the Okanagan Connector change rapidly with elevation.
Local road guide →KamloopsBritish ColumbiaHighways 1 and 5 connect interior mountain travel.
Local road guide →A useful check for this stretch
Surface reports and weather
Road conditions along Hope · Merritt · Kamloops may vary independently from conditions elsewhere in British Columbia. Consider avalanche control, heavy snow and wildfire disruptions.
What if the live feed is missing?
An unavailable report is not a clear-road report. Treat the status as unknown and check official agency updates, road signs and posted restrictions.