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Overnight paving work near Abbotsford could snarl highway traffic

Fraser Valley motorists told to expect detours as the paving work continues until July 14 at 5 a.m.
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Highway alert for paving work that will block westbound lane of Highway 1, overnight on July 13, 2020, starting at 9 p.m. and running to 5 a.m. on July 14.

Planning to get out on Highway 1 tonight?

There could be delays or detours for Fraser Valley motorists as highway paving work is slated to start overnight near Abbotsford on July 13.

The westbound lane of Highway 1 will see paving operations underway between exit 90 at McCallum Road, and exit 83 at Mt. Lehman Road, for a total of 3.6 kilometres.

Since the left lane will be blocked, motorists are being told to expect delays.

The road work starts on Monday, July 13 at 9 p.m, and goes until Tuesday, July 14 at 5 a.m.

“Follow construction and detour signs,” according to the alert on Drive BC early Monday.

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Jennifer Feinberg

About the Author: Jennifer Feinberg

I have been a Chilliwack Progress reporter for 20+ years, covering the arts, city hall, as well as Indigenous, and climate change stories.
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