Multiple crashes causing major delays on Port Mann Bridge this morning
Commuters planning on taking the Port Mann bridge to work this morning may want to find a different route.
Up to 19 vehicles have been involved in multiple crashes westbound, just before the bridge, causing major delays.
#BCHwy1 vehicle incident westbound on #PortMannBridge. 1 lane closed in through lanes. #Coquitlam exit lanes now clear. Major delays.
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) October 10, 2017
#BCHwy1 two vehicle incidents westbound on #PortMannBridge. Traffic still moving but major delays due to congestion. #Coquitlam
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) October 10, 2017
Port Mann bridge is the craziest I’ve everrrr seen it 😱 11 car accident on one side, 8 car accident on the other😱 pic.twitter.com/Q6VGdhQTlL
— ROO⚡ (@rooiana) October 10, 2017
The accidents took place in the Lougheed Highway exit lanes and the regular lanes.
The westbound lanes are now clear. But commuters should expect major delays due to heavy congestion.
#BCHwy1 #PortMannBridge now clear westbound from previous vehicle incident. Expect major delays due to heavy congestion. #Coquitlam
— Drive BC (@DriveBC) October 10, 2017
Traffic is backed up to 176 St. It is best to avoid Highway 1 westbound at this time.
There have been a number of major collisions on this bridge since a decision was made to remove its tolls in late-August. In fact, the bridge now see about 30,000 additional vehicles per day.