Highway 1 crash eastbound in Chilliwack snarls traffic

A crash eastbound on Highway 1 in Chilliwack, B.C., snarled traffic in that area on Friday morning.

The crash happened at Yale Road, Exit 109, and closed the left lane of the highway in both directions, according to Drive BC.

An eastbound detour was available via No. 3 Road, Exit 104, but drivers reported massive delays both ways.

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The highway reopened just before 11 a.m.

It’s unclear if there are any injuries at this time.

Click to play video: 'Semi crash closes both lanes of Highway 1 in Chilliwack'

Semi crash closes both lanes of Highway 1 in Chilliwack

A few weeks ago, a semi-truck crash closed Highway 1 east of Chilliwack for hours.

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The highway was closed in both directions between Annis Road and Exit 135 for 6.1 kilometres.

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