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Update: Richmond, Metro Vancouver traffic gridlocked by snow

Multiple delays as the snow continues…
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Traffic around the Alex Fraser Bridge is currently in gridlock.

Get the latest weather forecast for Richmond here.

Update: The northbound lanes on Alex Fraser Bridge are now open while southbound lanes continue to be closed.

The Alex Fraser Bridge was impassable earlier in the evening due to multiple buses and semi trucks spinning out, according to tweets.

Crews are on scene working to clear the bridge, according to DriveBC.

Traffic at the George Massey Tunnel south of Steveston is also affected by a southbound vehicle incident. According to DriveBC, traffic is being diverted through the bus lane before merging back into the right lane.

Meanwhile, traffic in surrounding areas has also been affected and motorists are advised to drive safe and keep an eye on changing road conditions due to the ongoing snowfall.

For Richmondites taking transit, the construction scheduled for Canada Line on Tuesday night has been cancelled. 

Buses in Richmond are also experiencing ongoing delays due to snowy roads.

A snowfall warning is currently in effect.