Langley – 11 AM UPDATE – BC Highway Patrol is currently investigating a collision involving a commercial vehicle and an overpass that has partially shut down the right-most lane of Highway #1 near Glover Road, Langley.
The overpass strike occurred on February 20, 2025, at 9:17 a.m. Initial investigation shows that a tractor-trailer towing a large vertical load struck both the 232 overpass and the 264 overpass on Highway #1 westbound. Damage appears to be minimal, but the load involved, a shipment of pre-formed concrete, is associated to a company that is known to police. As a result, Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) officers have been called in to take conduct of the investigation into any load height and permitting issues.
100.3 The Q Radio in Victoria reports that the fleet owner is known to BCHP.
B.C.’s Minister of Transportation confirmed to Global News that the trucking company’s entire fleet has had its licence suspended, pending an investigation, and that could take several weeks.
“This is incredibly frustrating,” Mike Farnworth said.
“You really have to question what kind of stupidity is it in terms of not making sure that you are following the prescribed route. It’s never been easier…. The company needs to make sure that they are properly measuring the load, the shipper, before it goes on the road and the driver has got to follow instructions… because one thing I know, the overpasss are not lowering themselves.”
Global News has reached out to the trucking company involved.””
Road users should expect delays in the area until all the evidence has been gathered and the roadway is safe. Please be alert and slow down and move over for police and traffic control personnel at the scene.
Motorists are encouraged to monitor www.DriveBC.ca for updated information on delays and detours and to learn when the roadway is clear.
