The Coquihalla

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  1. Aug 27, 2019 #1
    Guitarhack

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    It seems the only thing holding me back from getting back into highway driving is that Coq! I'm not interested in attempting that highway during the winter.
    Who else has issues with this, or am I just paranoid? Thanks

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  3. Aug 27, 2019 #2
    not4hire

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    It's just a highway. Drive it properly and there's nothing to be concerned about.
     
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  4. Aug 27, 2019 #3
    starmac

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    Where is this highway, if other trucks travels it, you can too.
     
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  5. Aug 27, 2019 #4
    magoo68

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    Far worse roads in bc .. The reason the coq is notorious is the volume of traffic means more screw ups ​
     
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  7. Aug 27, 2019 #5
    starmac

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    Ok, I gooooogled it, I have been on the part from Kamloops to Merrit, nothing at all bad on that little stretch.
    It must get worse further north.
     
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  8. Aug 27, 2019 #6
    D.Tibbitt

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    Isnt that where the highway thru hell tv show is at.? Jamie davis towing
     
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  9. Aug 27, 2019 #7
    not4hire

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    Doesn't go north of Kamloops; the worst section is south, between Coquihalla Summit and Hope. Most carnage occurs between Zopkios and Box Canyon, specifically around the Great Bear Snowshed.

    B.C.Highway Cams: Zopkios
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  10. Aug 27, 2019 #8
    starmac

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    I do not have a clue, I watched it for maybe ten minutes and saw it was BS so changed channels. lol
     
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  11. Aug 27, 2019 #9
    not4hire

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    Yes
     
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  12. Aug 27, 2019 #10
    starmac

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    Got you, I have never had a reason to go through there.
     
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