Image: Drive BC / Highway 99 has now reopened in both directions after a commercial vehicle smashed part of the 17A overpass on Tuesday. Engineers from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure were on scene of the overpass crash to assess damage. The Highway 17A overpass remains closed Wednesday morning.
Highway 99 reopens in Delta

Highway 99 in Delta reopens in both directions after truck smashes overpass

Jul 19, 2023 | 8:02 AM

DELTA — Highway 99 through Delta has reopened in both directions after engineers from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure assessed damage caused by a commercial vehicle on Tuesday.

Highway 99 southbound at Highway 17A in Delta had been closed for much of Tuesday (July 18) to allow staff from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to assess damage after a commercial truck struck the Highway 17A overpass earlier. Ministry engineers were on site to examine the damage.

Image: Delta Police Department

The Highway 17A overpass remains closed in both directions, MOTI said via Drive BC Wednesday morning at 6:09 a.m.