UPDATED: Southbound lanes on Second Narrows Bridge currently closed
UPDATED at 6:30 pm: The bridge has fully reopened to traffic. TransLink says buses using the route that were on detour will take some time to return to normal routing and frequency.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Vancouver Police are alerting drivers that all southbound lanes on the Second Narrows Bridge are closed as they are currently assisting a person in crisis.
Drivers are instructed to use an alternate route.
#TrafficUpdate: Pls AVOID the #SecondNarrowsBridge.
We are currently assisting a person in crisis on the bridge. ALL southbound lanes are CLOSED.
Pls use an alternate route.#VPD #VanTraffic— Vancouver Police (@VancouverPD) June 20, 2018
TransLink is also informing commuters that routes in North Vancouver are being affected by the current incident.
#RiderAlert Due to police incident on Ironworkers Bridge, passengers wishing to get to Phibbs Exch from downtown please use Seabus to Lonsdale Quay and then 239 Cap U from Bay 7.^jd
— TransLink BC (@TransLink) June 20, 2018
Please check TransLink’s website or social media for updates on the incident.
If you or anyone you know is in crisis, the Crisis Centre of BC is here to help: 1-800-784-2433.
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