As part of the Fraser Valley Highway 1 Corridor Improvement Program, a major highway entrance will experience closures for two weeks. The detour is required for further construction on the aforementioned project.
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Closures on Highway 1
Starting on August 31, 2026, drivers are advised to expect traffic changes along Highway 1 westbound at Mount Lehman Road in Abbotsford.
In a media release, the B.C. government explained,
As work progresses to widen Highway 1 through the Fraser Valley, this detour is necessary to allow crews to safely install girders for the expanded Mount Lehman overpass. The structure is a key component of the Fraser Valley Highway 1 Corridor Improvement Program, which is dedicated to improving safety, reducing congestion and providing reliable travel for people.
Westbound traffic will be temporarily shifted to the Mount Lehman exit lane. As the westbound on-ramp to Highway 1 from Fraser Highway will be closed, drivers will be detoured via the Mount Lehman on-ramp. Notably, all other ramps will remain open.
The detour will remain from August 31 until September 11, from 8:30pm until 5:30am Sunday through Thursday; and 8:30pm until 7:00am on Friday and Saturday.
“Drivers are reminded to use caution, obey signage and watch for roadside workers, and advised to allow for additional travel time through the area when diversions are underway.”
Visit https://www.drivebc.ca/ for traffic and construction updates.
