Sinkhole closes Coquihalla Highway northbound between Hope and Merritt / Global
Friday, June 6, 2025, 1:21 pm
Crews are on site assessing a hazardous sinkhole that has closed the Coquihalla Highway northbound between Hope and Merritt. Authorities are rushing urgent repairs to prevent further commuter disruptions, highlighting the critical need for swift action on infrastructure safety in the region.
The Ministry of Transportation said crews are at the scene for an assessment and urgent repairs are needed to fix the sinkhole. There is no time of opening.
A major highway in the British Columbia Interior has been partially closed due to "urgent sink hole repairs."
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