Westbound lanes reopened on HWY 91 in Richmond

All westbound lanes of Highway 91 are blocked just past the Highway 91A split in Richmond after a hazmat spill Feb. 27, 2026. (DriveBC Image)

By Emma Crawford

Posted February 27, 2026 3:03 pm.

Last Updated February 27, 2026 6:45 pm.

All westbound lanes of Highway 91 have reopened after having been blocked just past the Highway 91A split in Richmond.

Hazmat crews worked at the scene for several hours cleaning a spill from a truck that had tipped over just before noon.

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