Coquihalla (Hwy5) has Reopened Between Hope and Merritt

December 12, 2025, The Coquihalla (Hwy5) has reopened between Hope and Merritt.

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Highway 1 - Highway 9 Reopened

December 12, 2025, Highway 1 - Highway 9 to Hope - Open to two way traffic. Eastbound traffic should expect to cross over to the west-bound lanes. Expect speed reductions.

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Highway 3 Closed Between Hwy 3 and Copper Mountain Rd

December 10, 2025, Highway 3 is closed between the start of Highway 3 (Crowsnest Highway) and Copper Mountain Rd for 132.9 km.

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Effective May 17 2024 - Illegal to transport your watercraft with the drain plug still in place.

Effective May 17 2024 in B.C. it is now illegal to transport your watercraft with the drain plug still in place.

• Before transporting a boat or other watercraft, owners/operators must remove the drain plug and drain all water on dry land including all internal compartments such as ballasts, bilges, and live wells.

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