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Traffic mayhem around Lions Gate Bridge after fallen tree forces full closure

A downed tree has closed the Lions Gate Bridge on Tuesday afternoon. Submitted to Global News

The Lions Gate Bridge was closed in both directions on Tuesday afternoon due to a downed tree.

The bridge has now reopened but traffic is heavy in downtown Vancouver, the North Shore and on the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge due to the previous closure.

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Drive BC said major delays were expected due to heavy congestion.

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The tree fell on the road between Lake Trail and Stanley Park Drive.

Transit was also diverted due to the closure.

A downed tree has closed the Lions Gate Bridge on Tuesday afternoon. Submitted to Global News
A downed tree has closed the Lions Gate Bridge on Tuesday afternoon. Submitted to Global News
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