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By Mike Vanden Bosch

Highway overpass struck

Highway 1 overpass in Surrey struck Wednesday morning, BC Highway Patrol confirms

Jan 14, 2026 | 10:54 AM

SURREY — A spokesperson for the BC Highway Patrol says motorists can expect delays on Highway 1 eastbound in Surrey after a commercial truck struck an overpass Wednesday morning.

According to a statement from BCHP spokesperson Corporal Michael McLaughlin, the 192 Street overpass has been visibly damaged, and police are working with the Ministry of Transportation and Transit to ensure the roadway is safe.

Corporal McLaughlin says BCHP officers were notified about the incident just before 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday morning by motorists who witnessed the overpass strike. Witnesses told police that a commercial truck hit the overpass while towing an excavator on a flatdeck trailer.

Image: Skilled Truckers Canada

“Police are working with CVSE (Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement) to investigate how this happened and ensure appropriate enforcement,” said Cpl. McLaughlin. “The eastbound right lane was immediately shut down due to the collision, and motorists should expect delays in the area.”

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Image: Skilled Truckers Canada / Damage to overpass.

Cpl. McLaughlin says the Ministry of Transportation and Transit will examine the damage to the overpass to ensure that it is safe for travel. Motorists are encouraged to monitor www.DriveBC.ca to plan around traffic delays.