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Highway 17 Closure Persists After Motorcycle-SUV Crash at Tsawwassen Terminal

Drivers face slower off-loading at Tsawwassen terminal with the injured rider recovering in hospital under a police collision investigation

An image from the traffic cams shows the detour for ferry traffic.

Overview

  • Highway 17 remains closed in both directions between Tsawwassen Drive and Salish Sea Drive with traffic diverted through Salish Sea Drive, Blue Heron Way, Tsawwassen Drive.
  • BC Ferries has reported slower vehicle off-loading at Tsawwassen terminal and cautioned foot passengers arriving by transit, taxi or drop-off to expect delays.
  • Delta Police and BC RCMP, supported by an integrated collision analysis team, are probing the causes of the July 12 crash with no conclusions released.
  • The injured motorcyclist, a 37-year-old from Port Alberni, underwent surgery for serious injuries and remains hospitalized in recovery.
  • Travelers bound for Vancouver Island are advised to consider the Horseshoe BayDeparture Bay route as an alternative to the Tsawwassen crossing.