Current highway information

Highway 5 — Coquihalla · Hope → Merritt closures and restrictions

Current closures and restrictions from the responsible road authority. Missing information is never treated as proof that the road is open.

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Road status unknownCurrent

4 currently effective reports; 0 upcoming; 4 with unconfirmed timing. The route-wide status uses currently effective records only.

Records were retrieved at Oct 14, 2026, 7:02 a.m. PDT. Schedule status updates locally while this page remains open.

Active reports
2
Upcoming reports
0
Timing unconfirmed
4

Closures and restrictions

Matching closure and restriction records: 2 active, 0 upcoming, 4 timing unconfirmed. Counts match the lists below.

Active reports

2
CONSTRUCTIONMINORActive

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 · Highway 5 · Current source state: All Lanes Open

Schedule: Source dates: Aug 25, 2026 to onward (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

Official update: Sep 5, 2026, 6:32 p.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMAJORActive

CONSTRUCTION

Bridge construction from Highway 5, In Merritt and Exit 286: Merritt - 97C to At Exit to Highway 5A North & Merritt. Starting Tue Aug 25 until Sat Oct 31. Watch for traffic control. Width restriction: 5m. Speed Limit restriction: 50km/h. Last update: August 28th, 2026 at 3:25pm PDT. 1 lane open in each direction at all times.

Highway 5 · Highway 5 · Current source state: All Lanes Open

Schedule: Source dates: Aug 25, 2026 to Oct 31, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

Official update: Aug 28, 2026, 3:25 p.m. PDT

Timing unconfirmed

4
CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Road maintenance at Highway 5, 2km West of Comstock Road. Starting Wed Oct 14 until Wed Oct 14. Right lane closed. Speed Limit restriction: 90 KM/HR. Last update: October 14th, 2026 at 6:19am PDT. Please Watch for Crew and Equipment. Slow down and move over for flashing lights.

Highway 5 · Highway 5

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 14, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

DriveBC reports this event, but its current timing cannot be confirmed. It may still affect travel; check the official source before proceeding.

Official update: Oct 14, 2026, 6:19 a.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Utility work from Highway 5. Starting Mon Oct 5 until Tue Oct 20. From 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM PDT, weekdays. Right lane closed. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 13th, 2026 at 10:30am PDT. Work will be happening south of Nine Mile Creek.

Highway 5 · Highway 5

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 20, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed); work periods unconfirmed · Work periods are unconfirmed

DriveBC reports this event, but its current timing cannot be confirmed. It may still affect travel; check the official source before proceeding.

Official update: Oct 13, 2026, 10:30 a.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Road maintenance at Highway 5, Between Interchange 286 (Merritt) and Comstock Road. Starting Tue Oct 13 until Wed Oct 14. Right lane closed. Speed Limit restriction: 60 KM/HR. Last update: October 13th, 2026 at 7:01am PDT. Please watch for Crew and Equipment.

Highway 5 · Highway 5

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 13, 2026 to Oct 14, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

DriveBC reports this event, but its current timing cannot be confirmed. It may still affect travel; check the official source before proceeding.

Official update: Oct 13, 2026, 7:01 a.m. PDT
CONSTRUCTIONMINORTiming unconfirmed

CONSTRUCTION

Bridge maintenance from Highway 5, At Highway 3 to At Othello Rd. Starting Wed Oct 14 until Tue Oct 20. All day, every day. Left lane closed in both directions. Watch for traffic control. Last update: October 7th, 2026 at 11:11am PDT. Nicolum Creek Bridge work. Left lanes will be closed in one direction at a time.

Highway 5 · Highway 5

Schedule: Source dates: Oct 14, 2026 to Oct 20, 2026 (exact timing unconfirmed) · Exact local time was not supplied

DriveBC reports this event, but its current timing cannot be confirmed. It may still affect travel; check the official source before proceeding.

Official update: Oct 7, 2026, 11:11 a.m. PDT

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