The traffic caused by a new location of the warehouse retail chain Costco in New Westminster is drawing criticism online.

The Costco Business Centre opened on Friday near Boyd Street and Howe Street in the city’s Queensborough neighborhood.

Ever since it opened, the traffic on the Queensborough Bridge has increased significantly.

Many residents reported standstills on roads and blocked intersections by drivers on their way to the warehouse retailer.

Residents say that the traffic has impacted their daily commute to and from work.

“I honestly felt like a hostage in my own home this weekend. The idea of leaving to go in either direction gave me anxiety,” said one Reddit user who lives in the Port Royal area.

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