A northbound section of the Coquihalla remains closed for repairs Saturday after a major washout first closed the road Thursday night.

Saturday morning, DriveBC reported the northbound section of Highway 5 from Hope to Merritt was closed for repairs.

“Assessment in progress. Urgent sink hole repairs needed,” states DriveBC.

DriveBC is recommending drivers use Highway 1 or Highway 3 as alternate routes.

The next update is expected some time after 4 p.m. on Saturday.

For the latest information, visit DriveBC.

READ: Sink hole closes B.C.’s Coquihalla Highway northbound from Hope to Merritt

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