A significant vehicle fire has caused the closure of westbound lanes on Highway 1 near the Port Mann Bridge, impacting traffic between Surrey and Coquitlam.
Incident Overview
Reports indicate that the blaze involved multiple vehicles and occurred at the Cape Horn Interchange, just past the Port Mann Bridge. As of 7 a.m., updates from DriveBC confirmed that both the center and right lanes have reopened, though traffic congestion remains severe.
Traffic Advisories
- Drivers using the Port Mann Bridge should utilize the Coquitlam exit lanes to navigate around the incident.
- Be aware of further delays due to another crash reported on Lougheed Highway, which is also blocking lanes.
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