Multiple incidents along Highway 1 in Burnaby, Coquitlam make for slow commute

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By Charlie Carey

Posted March 17, 2025 7:07 am.

Last Updated March 17, 2025 7:09 am.

It’s slow along Highway 1 westbound in Coquitlam and Burnaby Monday morning.

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A crash just before Sprott Street in Burnaby had the HOV lane blocked.

The crash happened around 5:45 a.m., and while it cleared just before 7 a.m., traffic remains slow.

Meanwhile, police are still on scene after a weekend shooting near Highway 1, just east of Willingdon Avenue.

Police have the right lane blocked while they continue to investigate.

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