Serious collision closes part of Highway 1 in Burnaby

Highway 1 closure in Burnaby delays westbound traffic near Kensington Avenue Avoid the crash zone and check updates for detours and reopening times

A serious collision has shut down a section of Highway 1 westbound in Burnaby, British Columbia, near Kensington Avenue and Sprott Street. Burnaby RCMP said drivers should avoid the area while officers respond to the crash and investigate what happened. Traffic is being redirected off the highway at Kensington Avenue and back onto Highway 1 via Sprott Street. Police said the closure is expected to last three to four hours and could continue into Wednesday afternoon. DriveBC warned of major delays as the investigation continues.