Highway 5 - Coquihalla - Hope to Kamloops Travel Advisories

Last updated on September 6, 2023

Coquihalla Highway (Highway 5) between Hope and Merritt

Find out about anticipated construction delays on Highway 5 - Coquihalla

Last Updated: June 27, 2023

We  are committed to moving forward on the permanent reconstruction of Coquihalla Highway infrastructure that was damaged as a result from the 2021 Atmospheric River Flood event. 

Anticipated Construction Delays

This table does not take into account unanticipated emergency and maintenance activities.
Please click the Plan Your Route links for information about additional traffic delays.

Plan Your Route Unrestricted travel flow times Expect delays up to:
Highway 5 - Hope to Merritt 125 min 10 to 20 min
Highway 5 - Merritt to Kamloops 55 min 5 to 10 min
Cumulative Delays for Entire Route from Hope to Kamloops 180 min (3 hours) 15 to 30 min

​Travel Delays on Other Routes

Travellers on Highway 5 - Coquihalla often continue their travels on the following routes. There may be additional construction delays.

Other Routes
 
Project Travel Advisory Links Plan Your Route Links
Highway 1 - Kamloops to Alberta for planned closures and detours Kamloops to Golden
Kicking Horse Canyon for planned closures and detours Golden to Alberta Border

Obey speed limits and drive for the conditions

  • Check DriveBC for the most up-to-date information on travel delays, weather, and route information
  • Drive appropriately for weather and road conditions
  • Prepare for the drive, and keep extra supplies such as food, water, and weather-appropriate clothing in your vehicle
  • Be aware of changing speed limits, and prepare to slow down for construction zones
  • Beware of other vehicles. Allow space for trucks to slow down, exit, merge and turn near construction zones

Drivers are also reminded:

  • Cell phone reception along the route can be unreliable—plan ahead
  • Do not stop to take pictures in construction zones

Map

Map of conditions on Highway 5

Overall travel advice​

Highway 8 Closure Protocol

Should Highway 1 or Highway 5 close in the future, Highway 8 will not be used as a detour as it is an active construction zone. Protocol to redirect traffic away from Highway 8 will prevent secondary closures and impacts on local residents. 

Messaging on available detour routes will be made available via message signs, DriveBC.ca and social media.

Obey the Cone Zone

There will be enhanced enforcement around cone zones for the duration of the construction. Plan for delays. Slow down. Keep your cool.

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Contact information

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For more information on Highway 5 Coquihalla:

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General Enquiries (Kamloops) Phone
250-828-4220
Thompson Nicola District Phone
250-828-4002
Lower Mainland District Phone
604-527-2221