WATCH: BC’s transportation ministry is speaking out about a metal bump on the Lions Gate Bridge that is causing all kinds of traffic chaos. Linda Aylesworth reports.
A metal bump on the Lions Gate Bridge that caused traffic chaos last week is now gone. Crews with the Ministry of Transportation worked through the night to remove it.
The bump had been causing all sorts of backups and headaches as drivers were slowing down to get over it.
On Thursday, TransLink stopped all buses going over the bridge and diverted service to the the Seabus terminal at Lonsdale Quay or Waterfront station. However, due to the increase in volume, passengers were waiting in long lines at the Seabus terminal.
West Vancouver buses were not affected.
The 1.75″ metal bump spanned all three lanes of the bridge near the south end.
The Ministry of Transportation originally told Global News it is safe to drive over at regular speeds, but commuters were not doing that.
In a statement, they said:
While the metal plates in place are designed to accommodate all vehicles travelling on the bridge at regular speeds, we are looking at possible alternatives that may reduce the height of the plates and make it a smoother ride for those travelling on the bridge. We expect to have more information in the coming days.
In the meantime, we ask anyone planning to travel on the Lions Gate Bridge to be aware of the 1.75” high metal plate near the south end of the bridge. These plates are in place while night-time work is done on the bridge and will be there for approximately another month.
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