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Truck hits overpass east of Abbotsford, B.C., highway traffic affected – BC

A truck hit an overpass east of Abbotsford on Friday, causing some traffic delays.

Truck hits overpass east of Abbotsford, B.C., highway traffic affected – BC

The truck hit the No. 3 Road overpass on Highway 1 around 1 p.m.

It appears the truck was travelling westbound and is now blocking the westbound lane.

Drivers are urged to try to avoid the area or proceed with caution.


Click to play video: 'Trucks struck Lower Mainland overpasses 8 times in 2023'


Trucks struck Lower Mainland overpasses 8 times in 2023


Last March, the B.C. government said commercial truck drivers could face high penalties and fines for hitting overpasses.

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Proposed changes to the Commercial Transport Act (CTA) will enable the courts to impose fines for as much as $100,000, and imprisonment up to 18 months.



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