Early morning crash on Highway 1 in Chilliwack closes roadway, slows traffic

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CHILLIWACK – A crash on the eastbound Highway 1, just east of Annis Road, closed the roadway in both directions early Friday morning, according to B.C.’s Ministry of Transportation.

The agency reported the incident just before 6 a.m. through its social media channels, alerting drivers to watch for emergency crews and expect delays due to two detours.

CLOSED #BCHwy1 – A vehicle incident east of Annis Rd. has the highway closed in BOTH directions. Assessment in progress. Detour available. Expect delays. #Chilliwack #Abbotsford #HopeBC

https://t.co/3Ela1iZPj5 pic.twitter.com/ubj3M6ORRu

— DriveBC (@DriveBC) November 8, 2024

Westbound drivers can use Exit 135 (Bridal Falls) to access Highway 9, while the eastbound detour is Exit 129 (Annis Road) to Yale Road.

More to come.