Alex Fraser Bridge heavily backed up after 7-car crash cleared

A multi-vehicle crash along the Alex Fraser Bridge has closed multiple lanes in both directions Wednesday morning. (Courtesy DriveBC)
A multi-vehicle crash along the Alex Fraser Bridge has closed multiple lanes in both directions Wednesday morning. (Courtesy DriveBC)

By Charlie Carey

Posted September 4, 2024 6:25 am.

Last Updated September 4, 2024 8:00 am.

A multi-vehicle crash along the Alex Fraser Bridge temporarily closed multiple lanes in both directions Wednesday, creating massive delays for morning commuters.

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The seven-car crash happened midspan in the southbound lanes. The crash was cleared just before 7:45 a.m.

Emergency crews blocked the northbound left and centre lanes along with the southbound left and centre lanes.

You can take the Massey Tunnel/Highway 99 as an alternate route.

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