Crash before Port Mann Bridge cleared; congestion continues

Traffic near the Port Mann Bridge on March 4, 2026. (Courtesy Drive BC)

By Charles Brockman and Leah Holiove

Posted March 4, 2026 6:36 am.

Last Updated March 4, 2026 6:55 am.

A vehicle incident had westbound traffic crawling towards the Port Mann Bridge Wednesday morning.

Callers to 1130 NewsRadio first reported the multi-vehicle crash on Highway 1 near the east end of the bridge around 6 a.m.

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Shortly before 7 a.m., DriveBC confirmed the incident had cleared.

It had been blocking the HOV lane, and, at worst, traffic was slow all the way back to 176 Street in Surrey.

Drivers can take the stal̕əw̓asəm Bridge to avoid delays.

Listen live to 1130 NewsRadio Vancouver every 10 minutes on the ones for traffic updates. You can also follow us on X @NewsRadioVAN and subscribe to Traffic Alerts as they happen, sent directly to your inbox.

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