10:03 p.m. update: The highway is now open
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DriveBC 9:30 p.m. update:
Highway 5 Northbound
Closed from Merritt to 20 km north of Merritt because of Vehicle Incident. Detour via Highway 5A North.
Estimated time of opening is 12:00 a.m. Low confidence level. Next update by 11:00 p.m.
Weather forecast for Coquihalla Highway - Merritt to Kamloops
Tonight: Cloudy with flurries amount: 2 - 4 cm. Snow level lowering to 1000 metres near midnight
Tuesday: Cloudy with a 60 per cent chance of flurries.