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Rolled over semi-truck causing travel delays

Motorists are being asked to avoid the area if possible.

A heads-up to motorists – there will be significant travel delays on the Highway 99 southbound ramp Friday afternoon.

Delta Police are currently at the scene of a rolled over semi-truck on the Highway 99 southbound ramp to Highway 17 eastbound.

Acting Insp. James Sandberg, media spokesperson for DPD said it is a single-vehicle incident. The driver has been transported to Royal Columbian Hospital for treatment of injuries, which are undetermined at this time.

He said along with police, Delta Fire and paramedics responded while Mainland Contracting is also on scene starting to clear the roadway of debris.

Sandberg said the truck was carrying construction materials and he expects the area to be closed for quite some time.

Motorists are being asked to avoid the area if possible.