Port Mann Bridge reopens after overnight closure, local roads expected to be icy
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A major traffic artery in B.C.'s Lower Mainland reopened early Friday morning, just in time for the morning commute.
A major traffic artery in B.C.'s Lower Mainland reopened early Friday morning, just in time for the morning commute.
The Port Mann Bridge was shut down late Thursday night due to concerns about ice bombs.
Its reopening is a huge relief for commuters who would have otherwise faced major delays, but new weather and travel advisories could still cause some big issues.
The Port Mann was shut down just after 10 p.m. Thursday because the cable-collar system used to remove potential ice bombs was not effective as the wind picked up and temperatures rose.
It’s something the Ministry of Transportation first warned about Wednesday, with concerns about the safety of crews deploying the system in the inclement and gusty weather.
A similar issue shut down the Alex Fraser Bridge for 10 hours Thursday, but it reopened late that night.
The issue could persist though, with a wind warning now in effect for Metro Vancouver.
