Drivers are advised that Highway 1 north of Hope and Highway 5 (Coquihalla) are fully closed in both directions due to heavy snowfall. The length of the closure of Highway 1 is unknown at this time, however the Coquihalla is expected to open at 5 p.m. (Thursday). These temporary highway closures are necessary for the safety of the travelling public. Heavy snowfall in the Southern Interior region has totalled over 30 centimetres in five hours, and while our maintenance crews are doing everything possible to clear the roads with heavy snow expected until 10 p.m. tonight. The ministry has deployed over 25 snow plows, graders and other equipment, and will continue to work around the clock to clear the roads for drivers.