Image: AbbyPD / Facebook / Drivers are urged against travelling on Highway 1 and South Parallel Road despite direction from web mapping services.

By Alyssa Conti

SINKING CARS

2 cars submerged after trying to drive through side roads in Abbotsford Friday

Dec 13, 2025 | 9:35 AM

ABBOTSFORD — Police and the City of Abbotsford are warning drivers against travel through the city despite directions from web mapping services.

Sgt. Paul Walker with AbbyPD said Saturday morning, December 13, that two individuals needed to be rescued last night after trying to drive around barriers and sinking their vehicles into the water.

“A lot of water has receded overnight, which is an awesome thing to see, but unfortunately, we have a significant amount of water still on the highway, still making it impassable for vehicles,” said Sgt. Walker.

Source: Ronnie Lee Hill Photography, Vancouver Photographer

At 6 p.m. Friday, December 12, the City advised that there is no route from Abbotsford to Chilliwack or eastern B.C. as Highway 1 remains closed in both directions between Whatcom Road and No. 3 Road, including all side roads through Sumas Prairie.

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HEAVY RAINFALL

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South Parallel Road is also closed between No. 3 Road and Sumas in both directions, despite Google Maps saying otherwise.

“City of Abbotsford requests that drivers do not attempt to bypass flooded areas using side roads,” said an update on DriveBC. “Those are also flooded and you will get stuck trying to back out.”

Images posted by AbbyPD showing submerged cars and flooded streets throughout daytime conditions on Friday.

A crew member posted on social media that the highway closure from No. 3 to Sumas Way may remain in effect until Monday, December 15, at 9 a.m.

There is no official timeline for reopening.