Massey Tunnel crash forces crews to take out counter flow lane for morning rush

A crash in the southbound lanes of the George Massey Tunnel on Tuesday morning disrupted the morning rush, forcing the removal of the counterflow lane for northbound traffic. The counterflow lane closure, which began around 6:45 a. m. , led to significant traffic buildup in both directions. Although the accident was cleared and the lane restored just after 7:30 a.

m. , the damage to traffic flow was already evident, with northbound congestion extending back to Highway 17. Commuters faced delays, prompting officials to suggest using the Alex Fraser Bridge as an alternate route. The George Massey Tunnel serves as a critical transit route in the region, connecting various communities. Traffic updates are provided every 10 minutes on 1130 NewsRadio Vancouver, and alerts can be subscribed to via email.

This incident underscores the challenges of managing traffic flow during peak hours. Local authorities are likely to evaluate measures to improve traffic response in similar situations.