Image: Delta Police Department / The provincial government says Hwy. 99 is closed at the Highway 17A overpass after a commercial vehicle hit the overpass, causing significant damage. Ministry personnel are assessing the damage.
Hwy. 99 closes after truck hits overpass
Hwy. 99 closed near Delta after truck plows into Hwy. 17A overpass
Jul 18, 2023 | 3:48 PM
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DELTA — Lower Mainland motorists are advised that Highway 99 southbound at Highway 17A in Delta is closed to allow staff from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to assess damage after a commercial truck struck the Highway 17A overpass earlier today.
Ministry engineers are on site assessing the damage.
Drivers travelling south from the George Massey Tunnel are being detoured at Highway 17A. However, drivers should expect significant congestion and delays, and are advised to avoid the area if possible.
Drivers heading out of Richmond into Delta and Surrey are encouraged to take the Alex Fraser Bridge via Highway 91.
