UPDATE: Highway 1 in Abbotsford reopens after police incident involving man with weapon

UPDATE 12:15 P.M. MONDAY: The AbbyPD now reports that Highway 1 eastbound at Mt. Lehman Road has reopened to all traffic. All off-ramps and on-ramps have also reopened to the public.

Heavy congestion remains in the area. AbbyPD wishes to thank the public for their patience as we resolved this incident.

Original story from 12 p.m. Monday:

ABBOTSFORD – The Abbotsford Police Department says Highway 1 eastbound is closed at Mt. Lehman Road for an ongoing police incident related to a mental health call in the area.

According to a brief statement from the AbbyPD, there is no public safety risk in the immediate area.

A heavy emergency response is noted in the area.

Sgt. Paul Walker told Fraser Valley Today that the mental health call involved a man with a weapon.

“Mental health call. Man with a weapon. We have it contained,” Sgt. Walker said in a text message to Fraser Valley Today. “Traffic impacted in the area.”

Further updates will follow, Sgt. Walker said.

DriveBC reported at 11:46 a.m. that Highway 1 was closed eastbound before Mt. Lehman due to a police incident. Motorists should expect delays.