A motor vehicle incident involving a commercial vehicle has prompted a full closure of a portion of Stewardson Way.
Around 12:30 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 23, the New Westminster Police Department posted a notice on social media that motorists should expect significant delays on Stewardson Way near 12th St. due to an eastbound motor vehicle incident involving a commercial vehicle.
“Partial and full road closures in effect until it’s unloaded and cleared,” said the notice. “No ETA for full road opening”
At 2:15 p.m., the New Westminster Police Department posted an update stating that Stewardson Way would soon be subject to a complete road closure between Third Avenue and 12th Street.
“All vehicles are advised to avoid the downtown area of New Westminster,” said the notice. “There is no alternate route for trucks through New West.”
Stewardson Way will be subject to a complete road closure between 3rd Avenue and 12th Street shortly. All vehicles are advised to avoid the downtown area of #NewWestminster. There is no alternate route for trucks through New West. https://t.co/58ubsqzR18
— New Westminster Police Department (@NewWestPD) December 23, 2024
Comments posted to social media suggest the incident involved a flatbed truck carrying large steel beams, which had slid forward, crushing the back of the truck cab.
More to come.
