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
Cable-stay bridges like that aren't a good idea in cold earthquake prone areas...