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Yet another Metro Vancouver overpass strike, this time on North Shore

Click to play video: 'North Vancouver highway overpass hit by over-height load on commercial truck'
North Vancouver highway overpass hit by over-height load on commercial truck
Another highway overpass has been hit by an over-height load on a commercial truck. – Feb 28, 2025

Police and transportation officials are investigating another Metro Vancouver overpass strike, this time on the North Shore.

The B.C. Highway Patrol said a flat-deck tractor-trailer carrying a grader struck the Main Street overpass on Highway 1 in North Vancouver shortly before 9:30 a.m.

Police said the overpass appeared to have suffered “superficial” damage. The grader’s cab was also damaged.

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The Ministry of Transportation said it had deployed a team to assess damage to the overpass, but that there was no impact to traffic.

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The highway patrol and Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement Branch are investigating the collision.

Police say to expect some delays in the area.

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