Traffic alert: Crash and police incident on Highway 1 in Burnabyon March 25, 2025 at 8:50 pm

MAK Gojar

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A crash and a police incident around the same time on the Trans-Canada Highway in Burnaby caused major delays for commuters early Tuesday afternoon. Read More

The Trans-Canada eastbound was backed up after two lane closures close to each other in Burnaby

A Drive B.C. webcam shows major congestion on Highway 1 in Burnaby after a police incident and crash. Photo by DRIVE BC / SCREENGRAB

Drive BC Highway 1 — A Drive B.C. webcam shows major congestion on Highway 1 in Burnaby after a police incident and crash. Photo by DRIVE BC / SCREENGRAB

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A crash and a police incident around the same time on the Trans-Canada Highway in Burnaby have commuters experiencing major delays Tuesday afternoon.

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Drive B.C. says there was a vehicle incident shortly before 1 p.m. eastbound on Highway 1 between Central Valley Greenway and North Road forced the closure of the HOV lane for a short stretch.

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Less than half an hour later, a police incident, also eastbound, between North Road and Exit 40: Brunette Avenue in Coquitlam blocked two right lanes. That added to the congestion with the HOV lane already blocked.

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Updates on the lane closures are expected shortly after 2 p.m., said Drive B.C.

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Postmedia News has reached out to the RCMP and B.C. highway patrol for details on the two incidents.

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More to come …

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