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Port Mann Bridge in Vancouver, BC closed due to falling ice chunks

Started by JREwing78, December 22, 2012, 12:19:13 PM

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December 22, 2012, 12:19:13 PM   Last Edit: December 22, 2012, 12:22:29 PM by JREwing78
Yeah, cabling that crosses over the bridge deck was a brilliant decision in an area that ices up regularly.  :pan: This bridge just opened in the past month!


New Vancouver bridge closed because design causes "ice bombs" to rain down on cars [w/video]
http://www.autoblog.com/2012/12/22/new-vancouver-bridge-closed-because-design-causes-ice-bombs-to/

Port Mann Bridge reopens after ice damages cars
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/story/2012/12/19/bc-snow-ferries-school-closures.html

Vancouver Bridge closed as 'ice bombs' shatter windshields
http://www.theprovince.com/news/canada/Port+Mann+Bridge+closed+bombs+shatter+windshields/7723337/story.html

Port Mann Bridge fix sought after 'ice bombs' shatter windshields
http://www.theprovince.com/news/canada/www.theprovince.com/news/fraser-valley/Port+Mann+Bridge+closed+bombs+shatter+windshields/7722666/story.html?tab=PHOT

KEK Inc.

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January 01, 2013, 07:30:43 PM  
Cable-stay bridges like that aren't a good idea in cold earthquake prone areas... 
Take the road less traveled.
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