Motorists can expect some delays on Highway 1 this afternoon as crews are fixing a large pothole that was causing headaches for a number of drivers earlier today.
The pothole, located between the McCallum Road and Sumas Way exits, is located in the left lane.
Numerous reports stated that drivers were changing flat tires shortly after encountering the pothole. Crews are now on the scene but the left lane is currently blocked as they fix the area.
It’s unclear what caused the pothole.
12:50 - #BCHwy1 - Large pothole E/B between McCallum Rd. & Sumas Way/#BCHwy11. This is in the left lane. #AbbotsfordBC @EAMOperations @DriveBC pic.twitter.com/RtHldVL0vw
— NEWS 1130 Traffic (@NEWS1130Traffic) January 12, 2021
1:46 - #BCHwy1 - @EAMOperations crews are responding to the pothole E/B near Sumas Way/#BCHwy11.
— NEWS 1130 Traffic (@NEWS1130Traffic) January 12, 2021
Callers reporting many motorists are lying on the road changing flat tires. Police have just arrived on scene, and are blocking the left lane. #AbbotsfordBC @DriveBC https://t.co/eAHRWUcOlF