(UPDATE: Oct. 25 @ 8:43 am): The highway is now clear.
Motorists have been urged to drive with care.
(UPDATE: Oct. 25 @ 7 am): The road is now open to single-lane traffic.
DriveBC has warned motorists to expect delays.
(Original story: Oct. 25 @ 5:30 am): Hwy 5A is closed in both directions north of Merritt this morning.
It’s due to a vehicle incident on the highway early this morning.
It happened between Junction Hwy 97C and Monck Park Road.
REMINDER - CLOSED - #BCHwy5A - Vehicle incident near Monck Park road has the highway closed in both directions. Assessment in progress. Detour is in effect.
— DriveBC (@DriveBC) October 25, 2021
Crews on scene. Expect delays.
More info: https://t.co/k1UIl0catG#MerrittBC #StumpLakeBC
A detour is in effect through Hwy 5, DriveBC explained.
Crews are now assessing the road.
Drivers have been warned to expect delays.
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