Not radio, I know, but...
How much of our tax money did they pay for this new bridge and its fancy design... and those highly paid engineers never anticipated this possibility of falling ice when they angled the suspension cables directly over the bridge deck?
Bloody brilliant!
Twits!
From Global TV
Port Mann Bridge closed in both directions due to falling ice and snow; two people injured
Global News : Wednesday, December 19, 2012 12:00 AM
The new billion-dollar Port Mann Bridge has been closed in both directions indefinitely due to falling ice and snow.
There are reports two people have been injured with non-life-threatening injuries, and approximately five vehicles have been hit.
"The closure was necessary because falling ice from the bridge injured a motorist who required ambulance attendance, and damaged vehicles," said Sergeant Peter Thiessen, spokesperson for LMD Traffic Services in a release. "The bridge was closed for safety reasons, and will be re-opened as soon as the weather situation improves."
An engineer is currently assessing the bridge, and it will only be reopened after the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, in consultation with the RCMP, determines it is safe.
Global News has received several tweets from drivers saying that “ice bombs” have been falling and causing serious damage to their vehicles.
Catherine was a passenger in her work vehicle driving across the Port Mann Bridge when a chuck of ice hit the back of the vehicle. "Suddenly there was a big smash," she said. "I think it's just dented on the roof. It was crazy."
She said cars were stopped everywhere on the bridge as well.
Other motorists have had their windshields smashed, hoods dented and mirrors damaged.
Drive BC is advising commuters to take alternate routes such as the Patullo Bridge or the Golden Ears Bridge until an assessment can be completed.
They are estimating the bridge will open between 4 and 6 p.m.