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DriveBC
Highway 99 in Delta was blocked in both directions after a vehicle crashed into a BC Hydro power pole Wednesday afternoon.
According to the BC Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure X account, it reported that around 3:10 pm, Highway 99 shut down in both directions from Ladner Trunk Road northbound and to Highway 17 southbound.
“Cause is compromised high-voltage BC Hydro lines at 88th Street in Delta,” the social media post reads.
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Google Maps
As of 4:20, Drive BC posted an update to say the highway fully reopened in both directions.
Drivers can still expect major delays in both directions due to congestion.