Crash clears, delays continue on HWY 99 from Delta to Richmond

A multi-vehicle crash on Highway 99 in Delta caused significant traffic disruptions for northbound drivers heading into Richmond on Wednesday morning. The collision blocked the left lane before Highway 17A, leading to heavy backups reaching nearly Highway 91. DriveBC reported that by 7:45 a. m. , traffic was allowed to pass the crash site on the shoulder, and tow trucks were dispatched to assist.

By 8:40 a. m. , authorities confirmed that the crash had cleared, but delays continued to affect the area. Motorists are advised to consider the Alex Fraser Bridge as a detour to avoid lingering congestion. Traffic conditions in the region can change rapidly, and drivers should seek updates regularly.

1130 NewsRadio Vancouver provides traffic updates every ten minutes and encourages listeners to follow them on X for live alerts. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges of managing traffic flow in busy metropolitan areas.