UPDATE at 2 p.m. Thursday: AbbyPD says Highway 1 will reopen westbound in Abbotsford shortly

**UPDATE at 2 p.m. Thursday: The AbbyPD says Highway 1 will reopen just west of Whatcom Road in a few moments. Currently, snow and ice are being cleared off the travelled portion of Hwy. 1. “We thank all for their patience as we work hard to tackle the hazards surrounding the inclement weather,” AbbyPD said in a statement at 1:55 p.m.

Original story below:

ABBOTSFORD — The Abbotsford Police Department wrote on social media at 12:13 p.m. Thursday afternoon that the fast lane of westbound Highway 1 between Whatcom Road (exit 95) and Sumas Way (exit 92) has been closed to assist several vehicles who have driven off the road.

“The fast-lane of Hwy. 1 westbound between Whatcom Road and Sumas Way has been closed as AbbyPD and tow truck crews assist several motorists whose vehicles have veered off the roadway in that stretch,” AbbyPD wrote.