BC Highway Patrol is reminding Lower Mainland motorists that current conditions are great for skiing 鈥� but not for driving.

Multiple collisions in both directions on Highway 1 near the Port Mann Bridge are causing extreme traffic delays, and BC Highway Patrol is asking commuters to reconsider driving until the roads are clear, noted a release issued Tuesday morning.

鈥淚f you鈥檙e a confident driver who is prepared for the snow, you need to slow down more than usual,鈥� said BC Highway Patrol Cpl. Corporal Michael McLaughlin. 鈥淚f you鈥檙e not a confident driver, or your car isn鈥檛 winter-ready, stay off the roads entirely. This isn鈥檛 your day.鈥�

BC Highway Patrol will be working with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure to get Highway 1 cleared and safe for travel as quickly as possible. the release continued.

It also reminded all drivers to do the following:

鈥� Consider whether you absolutely have to drive;
鈥� Ensure your vehicle has good snow tires and is completely free from snow on all windows, the roof, the hood and the trunk;
鈥� Leave extra time for travel and be more patient than usual;
鈥� If you鈥檙e a confident driver, slow down.

BC Highway Patrol also encourages motorists to plan ahead and consult and their local radio and TV station to keep up with local conditions.

Drive BC posted on X about one of the Port Mann collisions and warned drivers to pass with caution.