Coquihalla closed southbound due to a semi fire south of Merritt

UPDATE 8:25 p.m.

DriveBC said the southbound lane of the Coquihalla Highway remains closed on Friday evening, and the northbound is now open.

Highway 5 south is closed between Exit 286 and 256, at Coldwater Road for 29.6 km.

Travellers are told to expect major delays due to congestion.

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