An overpass strike is causing delays on Highway 1 eastbound in Surrey on Wednesday morning.
B.C. Highway Patrol says a commercial truck hit the 192 overpass and it has been visibly damaged.
Witnesses said that a commercial truck hit the overpass while towing an excavator on a flat deck trailer.
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Police are currently on the scene, working with the Ministry of Transportation and Transit to ensure the roadway is safe.
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“Police are working with CVSE (Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement) to investigate how this happened and ensure appropriate enforcement,” Cpl. Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol said in a statement.
“The eastbound right lane was immediately shut down due to the collision, and motorists should expect delays in the area.”
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