METRO VANCOUVER — Catching a flight out of YVR today? You'll probably want to leave home a bit early, because the grand opening for a new outlet mall is causing big traffic delays.

Vancouver Airport spokeswoman Jenny Duncan said that so far, the heavy traffic headed for the McArthurGlen outlets doesn't seem to be causing people to miss their flights, but travellers should still be prepared for a slow drive through Richmond.

"We're certainly telling people that we'd like them to head out a bit early or take the Canada Line," Duncan said.

Drivers are advised to stay in the left lane on Grant McConachie Way if they're headed for the airport.

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