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CRS · 12-19-2012, 12:33 PM

Since its pretty crazy outside with lots of road closures and now the snow, I thought it would be appropriate to start a thread about these inside tips so we can get to where we need safely and relatively on time.

As of 1PM today, Fraser going southbound and northbound is stuck due to a tree falling down onto Fraser (from the cemetery side). This is right between 41st and 40th so try to take an alternate route.

*edit: also, if you don't have snow tires on, please stay off the road. I've passed by too many cars stuck going up slight hills.

Tim Budong · 12-19-2012, 12:38 PM

avoid the port mann, giant snow balls falling from the cable wires

Gh0stRider · 12-19-2012, 12:38 PM

-RCMP shutting down #PortMann bridge. Big chunks of ice falling on to vehicles below.

-Fraser Street closed between 33rd to 41st due to weather conditions

-King George closed north/westbound 108th Ave to 128th St, stalled semis

fliptuner · 12-19-2012, 12:48 PM

port mann shut down indefinately, in both directions = official

is there a port mann traffic cam?

Gh0stRider · 12-19-2012, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by fliptuner

port mann shut down indefinately, in both directions = official

is there a port mann traffic cam?

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shawnly1000 · 12-19-2012, 01:21 PM

Oak and 41st

shawnly1000 · 12-19-2012, 01:22 PM

2:19pm #VANCOUVER Granville completely closed southbound at 16th ave from downed power lines and down tree

inv4zn · 12-19-2012, 01:24 PM

Multiple power outages including traffic lights in Surrey according to co-worker.

hc529 · 12-19-2012, 01:42 PM

this was SFU 1 hour ago... Please avoid it. as there's no one plowing at all up there!

Iceman-19 · 12-19-2012, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by hc529

this was SFU 1 hour ago... Please avoid it. as there's no one plowing at all up there!

AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

PiuYi · 12-19-2012, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by shawnly1000

2:19pm #VANCOUVER Granville completely closed southbound at 16th ave from downed power lines and down tree

heard it was Granville from King Ed southbound.... anyway, either way avoid it

Gh0stRider · 12-19-2012, 02:27 PM

They are estimating the bridge will open between 4 and 6 p.m.

Presto · 12-19-2012, 02:28 PM

Rush hour is starting. The highway cam shows that the bridge line-up begins at Kensington!

Gh0stRider · 12-19-2012, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Presto

Rush hour is starting. The highway cam shows that the bridge line-up begins at Kensington!

damn!!!!

mj_39 · 12-19-2012, 02:43 PM

just heard pattullo bridge is now also closed, can anyone confirm?

Gh0stRider · 12-19-2012, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by mj_39

just heard pattullo bridge is now also closed, can anyone confirm?

theres a Semi blocking the southbound Pattullo Bridge

davidw1234 · 12-19-2012, 02:50 PM

As of ~3PM South bound granville -> arthur laing bridge. avoid if lowered car.

Huge ass flood.

Edit: To clarify, it's right at the merge where you merge onto Arthur Laing to enter Richmond.

shawnly1000 · 12-19-2012, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by davidw1234

As of ~3PM South bound granville -> arthur laing bridge. avoid if lowered car.

Huge ass flood.

Edit: To clarify, it's right at the merge where you merge onto Arthur Laing to enter Richmond.

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Gh0stRider · 12-19-2012, 03:05 PM

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#BCHwy1 Closed in both directions at #PortMannBridge estimated opening between 5-7pm. Please Use alternate routes

Lower Mainland RCMP @LMDRCMP
Assessment of Port Mann bridge continues. Bridge remains closed. Numbers of reported damaged vehicles is increasing. Injuries remain at 2.

inv4zn · 12-19-2012, 03:15 PM

Any area around highway 1 entrance/exits are massively backed up.

Seriously, if you can, stay where you are and chill for about 4 hours.

It's retarded out there.

sonick · 12-19-2012, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by davidw1234

As of ~3PM South bound granville -> arthur laing bridge. avoid if lowered car.

Huge ass flood.

Edit: To clarify, it's right at the merge where you merge onto Arthur Laing to enter Richmond.

Fuck. In front of the Budget dealership?

T4RAWR · 12-19-2012, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by shawnly1000

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lol CRV water crossing. urban offroading at its best

davidw1234 · 12-19-2012, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by sonick

Fuck. In front of the Budget dealership?

Yeah somewhere around that, if you're continuing along Marine you're safe, but if you're heading up onto the bridge you're fucked. My friend's stock height Mazda 3 Sport barely made it.

Not sure if its drained or whatever by now or still there.

freakshow · 12-19-2012, 04:14 PM

wow.. looks like the world is falling apart out there. makes sense since we only have two more days to live..

sonick · 12-19-2012, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by davidw1234

Yeah somewhere around that, if you're continuing along Marine you're safe, but if you're heading up onto the bridge you're fucked. My friend's stock height Mazda 3 Sport barely made it.

Not sure if its drained or whatever by now or still there.

Thanks, I took oak and had no problems.
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