Emergency Sinkhole Shuts Down Coquihalla Highway Between Hope and Merritt
Hey folks, I just wanted to give you all a quick but important update about something that's affecting travel in a major way here in British Columbia. If you're planning to head out on the Coquihalla Highway anytime soon—especially between Hope and Merritt—you’ll want to reconsider your route. A significant sinkhole has forced the urgent closure of the highway’s northbound lanes, and this isn’t something minor. It’s a full shutdown, and it's already causing serious traffic disruption.
Now, for those of you who travel this stretch regularly, you know the Coquihalla is one of the most critical routes connecting the Lower Mainland to the interior. It’s a major transportation artery not just for personal travel, but also for commercial vehicles, supply chains, and emergency services. So when something like a sinkhole emerges and compromises the road’s integrity, it’s a pretty big deal.
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According to reports, the closure came down fast today—Friday, June 6, 2025—around noon. Crews are already on the scene working urgently to assess and repair the damage, but there’s no official timeline yet on when the highway might reopen. Engineers are currently evaluating the size and depth of the sinkhole to determine the safest and fastest repair strategy.
This isn’t the first time the Coquihalla has dealt with severe issues like this. Between flooding, landslides, and now a sinkhole, it’s a reminder of just how vulnerable even our most traveled roads can be when it comes to nature and infrastructure wear.
If you’re on the road or planning a trip through the area, check your GPS and listen to highway advisories. You might need to reroute through Highway 3 or Highway 1, but expect delays either way. And for the truckers out there—this is going to be a major logistical headache, so plan accordingly and stay safe.
Let’s hope the crews can get this fixed quickly, but above all, safely. We’ll keep an eye on this one, and hopefully, we see that stretch reopen soon. Stay tuned, stay safe, and steer clear of that route until we get the all-clear.
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