Crash blocks highway leading to Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal
Officials first posted about the crash around 1 p.m. PT on Saturday, saying that it was a "serious multi vehicle incident" at the intersection of Highway 17 and Tsawwassen Drive.
TransLink said to expect the closure on the stretch to last for several hours, with an RCMP collision reconstructionist saying on X there was no estimated reopening time for the road.
"Currently, the highway is closed in both directions. Diversions are in place," Cpl. Dave Noon said on X.
"Expect significant traffic delays while we investigate."
DriveBC says a detour is in effect as of Saturday afternoon, and drivers were told to expect major delays heading to the ferry terminal.
A spokesperson for the Delta Police Department deferred comment to RCMP.
A B.C. Ferries spokesperson said that it was hard to say exactly how many sailings would be affected by the closure, and said that the crash involved a motorcycle.
The provincial ferry authority usually sees a significant increase in travellers on the weekend, especially in the summer.
"Traffic is moving slowly in both directions, but customers should expect delays," the spokesperson said just before 2 p.m. on Saturday.
"Foot passengers arriving by transit, taxi, or drop-off will be affected until further notice."
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