top doctor’s plea to avoid parties, VIDEO: Police name two victims killed in night of horror in Quebec City, Military IDs B.C. At 3,051 feet long, and with a main center span of 1,525 feet, the Alex Fraser Bridge was the longest cable-stayed span in the world when it was completed in September 1986. reservist as soldier killed in Alberta training accident, CRIME STOPPERS: ‘Most wanted’ for the week of Nov. 1, Why masks are required upon entry to airports in Vancouver & Edmonton – but not Abbotsford, Advocates say provinces should invest CERB savings in social welfare programs, Ravi Kahlon, MLA for Delta North and Parliamentary Secretary for Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development, announced the movable counterflow lane on the Alex Fraser Bridge will be operational “early next week” at a demonstration of the zipper truck used to move the barrier on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019. {* legalAcceptanceAcceptButton *}, {* backButton *} @deltapolice now clear of Alex Fraser bridge. Traffic in the area was significantly impacted.
The hazard forced authorities to close down the Alex Fraser Bridge at around 10:30 a.m., trapping some drivers on the bridge deck until the bridge was reopened about an hour later. All rights reserved. The so-called "ice bombs" that fell from Metro Vancouver bridges Friday have been blamed for 67 insurance claims so far, according to ICBC. CLOSED – #AlexFraserBridge is closed in both directions.
The Alex Fraser Bridge. An average of 119,000 vehicles cross the Alex Fraser Bridge everyday, according to the ministry, with drivers experiencing lines more than three kilometres long during rush hour. READ MORE: STORM WATCH: Lower Mainland hit with snow as forecasters anticipate cold snap. We’d also like to thank those who stopped to offer assistance.”. “Anyone who has not yet spoken to police, or who may have dashcam is asked to contact the non-emergency line at Delta Police at 604-946-4411.
Prior to December 2016, at least 145 insurance claims had been filed by drivers whose windshields were struck by ice bombs on the two bridges. The $70-million project, first announced on Jan. 19, 2017, was partially funded by the federal government — to the tune of $33,965,000 — through the provincial-territorial infrastructure component of its New Building Canada Fund. The province picked up the tab for the remaining $36,125,000. The Alex Fraser Bridge is closed in both directions due to falling ice. Environment Canada has issued a windfall warning and snowfall warning for Metro Vancouver, with five to 25 centimetres of snow expected to accumulate by noon today, depending on elevation. Crews are on scene. Article content. Please drive with care and watch for crews. By checking this box, I agree to the terms of service and privacy policy of Rogers Media. Province lowers speed limit on Alex Fraser, Pattullo Bridge replacement given environmental assessment certificate.
“Many members of the public may have witnessed this incident, and potentially captured it on dashcam,” Cris Leykauf, spokesperson for Delta Police, said in the release. Omar Hamidi with the RCMP's Lower Mainland Traffic Services told CTV News the falling ice left some drivers' windshields "pretty much destroyed," and said the closure was necessary to protect public safety. You have activated your account, please feel free to browse our exclusive contests, videos and content. “The Alex Fraser Bridge project shows how we are working closely with our partners to build the modern transportation infrastructure needed to keep people safe and support long-term economic growth,” said Catherine McKenna, federal Minister of Infrastructure and Communities.
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