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Wednesday morning commute hampered by crashes on Highway 1

By Claire Fenton

Posted May 18, 2022 6:57 am.

Last Updated May 18, 2022 8:19 am.

Two major crashes have cleared but drivers can still expect heavy volume on Highway 1 westbound through Burnaby.

One crash was near Grandview Highway and the second occurred just before the Kensington exit.

7:22 – #Burnaby – Crews have **CLEARED** the collision #BCHwy1 Westbound before Kensington Ave, all lanes are open but it's still super busy on the freeway from Brunette Ave #Coquitlam #1130Traffic @JACK969van @kissradiohits #TrafficAlert pic.twitter.com/901wPRu6yy

— CityNews Vancouver Traffic (@CityNewsTraffic) May 18, 2022

It is still very wet and windy, and motorists are urged to drive to conditions.

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