A major highway in the Lower Mainland was partially blocked Wednesday morning after a semi lost a load of lumber.
- Truck has lost its load EB at the connector in . Traffic getting by through the shoulder, expect heavy delays and congestion.
— Drive BC (@DriveBC)
The incident happened just after 8 a.m. on Highway 17 at the 91 Connector, and temporarily closed both lanes for morning commuters heading east toward the Alex Fraser Bridge.
According to a Delta Police Department tweet, the lumber had to be cleared by hand.
Update - The lumber is being cleared off by hand, near the 91 Connector. One lane eastbound remains open.
— Delta Police (@deltapolice)
grace.kennedy@northdeltareporter.com
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