Highway 1 in Burnaby reopened after vehicle fire
Traffic was backed up on Highway 1 in Burnaby Sunday afternoon after a vehicle fire.
Fire caused major traffic congestion on Sunday afternoon
Traffic on Highway 1 in Burnaby was brought to a standstill after a vehicle fire at the Douglas Road Overpass.
Drivers began reporting problems on social media just after 3 p.m. PTSunday.
Within an hour, Drive B.C. had reported the overpass had been re-opened.
Drivers were warned to expect delays due to congestion.
UPDATE #BCHWY1 EB at #DouglasRoad Overpass has been REOPENED after Vehicle Fire. All lanes open. Expect delays due to congestion.
—@DriveBC
@NEWS1130Radio on highway 1 before the Canada way exit. pic.twitter.com/rgdRLz5hF0
—@coopergiraffe
@NEWS1130Traffic highway 1 east bound pic.twitter.com/arJYwe6xd1
—@navsekhon100