SURREY Police Service (SPS) is advising the public of a significant Outlaw Motorcycle Gang presence in Surrey between Thursday, June 12 and Sunday, June 15.

Motorists are advised that SPS, as well as police from neighbouring jurisdictions, will be monitoring a very large Hells Angels motorcycle procession that is expected to draw over 700 motorcyclists beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday morning in Coquitlam and ending at a banquet hall in the 12300-block of Patullo Place in Surrey.

This traffic-related event is likely to cause delays to motorists in parts of the City of Surrey on Thursday between 11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m.

In Surrey, intersections and traffic are expected to experience delays northbound from Highway 1 on Highway 15, Highway 17 to Bridgeview Drive, Bridgeview Drive to King George Boulevard, and King George Boulevard to 120 Street.

Police will be at many of the major intersections to ensure the safety of drivers and pedestrians who may find themselves in the area at the time. The delays are expected to last until approximately 12 p.m. as the motorcyclists progress through their route.

SPS will have additional officers working through the weekend, with special attention paid to restaurants and bars throughout Surrey to prevent any gang-related incidents.