Major pothole on Ironworkers Memorial Bridge snarls afternoon commute

Drivers trying to leave North Vancouver Wednesday afternoon are being urged to be patient or delay their journey.

The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure said the centre lane of the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge has now been repaired after a “small hole” appeared on the bridge deck.

Global News viewers described it as a “major pothole.”

The ministry said there is no structural damage to the bridge and traffic flow has resumed after the centre lane was closed for hours.

Following repairs, a ministry bridge crew will conduct an inspection of the bridge to ensure no similar defects in the road.

Traffic remains heavily backed up on the North Shore.

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The cause of the hole is not known at this time.

TransLink is reminding people about the delays and advising riders to be patient.