Today’s snowfall has caused commuter chaos in metro Vancouver, with driving conditions seeming to only get worse.
Among other routes, drivers have taken to social media to report ice bombs and slush bombs falling from Alex Fraser Bridge and Port Mann Bridge.
We’re currently assessing any snow concerns on the #AlexFraserBridge and we’ll share as we learn more.
— BC Transportation (@TranBC) December 5, 2016
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Incidents from both crossings have led to broken windshields and near-miss events.
Large chunks of ice falling from Alex Fraser bridge #surreybc @NEWS1130Traffic @AM730Traffic cars pulled over with broken windshields
— Christine Tobias (@tobiaschristine) December 5, 2016
Ice bombs are falling on the Alex Fraser — one of our listeners just had a very scary experience. Details at 2 o’clock @NEWS1130 pic.twitter.com/Ltwb9Dasu9
— Martin MacMahon (@martinmacmahon) December 5, 2016
@martinmacmahon @NEWS1130Traffic @NEWS1130 #ALEXFRASER pic.twitter.com/9hc3wxR0N6
— Les Morton (@ltmorton) December 5, 2016
Drivers without snow tires are advised to stay off the roads.
Our winter ops crews are on scene. There may be some small amounts of slush falling that may go “splat”
— Port Mann/Highway 1 (@PortMannHwy1) December 5, 2016
@AM730Traffic large chunks of snow falling off Port Mann Bridge, watch out! Took one on the roof of my van, hope there’s no dent.
— Kerry Blouin (@Kenny_Blobbin) December 5, 2016
Be wary of ice bombs on the #portmannbridge. CKNW caller Joe Hunt tells me he got struck by one this morning. #bcsnow #vancouversnow pic.twitter.com/CswEWdRz8M
— Emily Lazatin (@EmilyLazatin980) December 5, 2016
