BC Highway Patrol is working with Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement (CVSE) to investigate an overpass strike on Highway 99 that is causing major traffic disruptions.

The strike was reported at 9:45 a.m. on March 19 on Highway 99 southbound at the Blundell Road overpass in Richmond. The vehicle involved was a commercial tractor-trailer carrying a prefabricated home.

“A pilot vehicle that was following the tractor-trailer was damaged when the over-height load of lumber fell off the trailer and hit the pilot vehicle’s windshield,” said Cpl. Michael McLaughlin with BC Highway Patrol. “The tractor-trailer stopped at the scene. The driver and the company involved will be investigated.”

Traffic in the area is heavy and motorists are encouraged to monitor www.DriveBC.ca for detours and to learn when the roadway will be clear.

There are no injuries and there is no visible damage to the overpass, but inspectors will be taking a closer look at the overpass to ensure that it is safe, the BCHP said.