Traffic backed up on Highway 99 on Tuesday afternoon after a truck with an oversized load hit the overpass southbound.
According to Drive BC, the truck hit the Delta overpass southbound at Highway 17A, causing delays.
Westbound Highway 17A was closed completely, eastbound Highway 17A HOV lane was closed, and all southbound Highway 99 traffic was being diverted onto Highway 17A, according to Delta police’s traffic division.
The highway fully reopened Wednesday morning.
In a statement, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure said the news of another overpass strike is frustrating for the thousands of motorists impacted.
“Commercial vehicle operators are responsible for ensuring their loads are meeting the terms and conditions of the permit they have been issued,” the ministry said. “While the vast majority of drivers operate in a responsible way, there are clearly a minority who do not and more will be done to address them.”
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A photo from the scene shows extensive damage to the overpass.
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The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure said the vehicle involved in Tuesday morning’s collision is under investigation.
Bridges Strike Data is available on the ministry’s Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement website.
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