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

[JREwing78]

Yeah, cabling that crosses over the bridge deck was a brilliant decision in an area that ices up regularly.  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.]

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