Question 1

Is the Coquihalla Highway open right now?

Accepted Answer

The current open/closed status for Highway 5 between Hope and Kamloops is shown at the top of this page, refreshed every 5 minutes from DriveBC's official Open511 feed.

Question 2

How current are the Coquihalla highway conditions on this page?

Accepted Answer

Coquihalla highway conditions are pulled from DriveBC's official Open511 feed every 5 minutes. Driver reports shown below the main status can flag fast-moving incidents before the official feed updates.

Question 3

What's the alternate route when the Coquihalla is closed?

Accepted Answer

The Trans-Canada Highway (Hwy 1) via the Fraser Canyon — Hope, Yale, Boston Bar, Lytton, Cache Creek — is the practical Hope to Merritt road conditions alternative when Highway 5 is closed, though longer. Highway 3 via Manning Park works for the Okanagan.

Question 4

Why does the Coq summit close for avalanche control?

Accepted Answer

Avalanche crews conduct planned explosive control work near the Coq summit to trigger unstable snow before it can slide onto the highway. These are scheduled Highway 5 closures with a defined window, distinct from unplanned incident closures.

Question 5

Is this Coquihalla status site free?

Accepted Answer

Yes — completely. No accounts, no payments, no ads. Free email and browser push alerts for Highway 5 closures.

CHECKING

Free alerts the moment the Coquihalla closes

Something different on the road?

Recent driver reports

Frequently asked

Recent closures