[CRS]

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.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ajf5tneB6RU

*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]

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

[Gh0stRider]

-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]

port mann shut down indefinately, in both directions = official

is there a port mann traffic cam?

[Gh0stRider]

port mann shut down indefinately, in both directions = official

is there a port mann traffic cam?

http://images.drivebc.ca/bchighwaycam/pub/cameras/292.jpg
http://images.drivebc.ca/bchighwaycam/pub/cameras/275.jpg

B.C.Highway Cams (http://images.drivebc.ca/bchighwaycam/pub/html/www/292.html)
B.C.Highway Camsl (http://images.drivebc.ca/bchighwaycam/pub/html/www/275.html)

[shawnly1000]

Oak and 41st

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A-giD_WCQAE4JxR.jpg:large

[shawnly1000]

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

[inv4zn]

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

[hc529]

http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/380129_10151177898283479_416622492_n.jpg

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


http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/60036_10151177898208479_830208441_n.jpg

[Iceman-19]

http://sphotos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/380129_10151177898283479_416622492_n.jpg

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


http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/60036_10151177898208479_830208441_n.jpg

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

[PiuYi]

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]

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

[Presto]

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

[Gh0stRider]

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

http://images.drivebc.ca/bchighwaycam/pub/cameras/266.jpghttp://images.drivebc.ca/bchighwaycam/pub/cameras/265.jpg


damn!!!!:ahwow:

[mj_39]

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

[Gh0stRider]

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

theres a Semi blocking the southbound Pattullo Bridge

[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.

[shawnly1000]

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.

From Twitter; Oak and Marine
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A-gpayOCAAEbX9u.jpg
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[Gh0stRider]

Drive BC
@DriveBC
#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]

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]

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]

From Twitter; Oak and Marine
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/A-gpayOCAAEbX9u.jpg
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lol CRV water crossing. urban offroading at its best :fullofwin:

[davidw1234]

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]

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

[sonick]

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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[Gh0stRider]

Global BC
@GlobalBC
Officials say a build-up of ice and snow on the #PortMann Bridge caused chunks to fall today. Will not reopen until build-up is clear

[shawnly1000]

5:05pm #VANCOUVER Broadway slow and ice-covered between Granville and Arbutus

5:29pm #VANCOUVER Traffic lights out on Broadway anywhere from Cambie to west of Arbutus

[iwantaskyline]

AM730Traffic ‏@AM730Traffic
Westbound lanes on the #PortMann are now open. Eastbound lanes will be opening shortly. -JP-

5:57PM

[R&R]

any news going up to ubc?

[shawnly1000]

any news going up to ubc?

Why do you plan to go out there :s exams cancelled, last day of exams. Also, a large part of campus/endowment lands is experiencing a power outage

Est. Time On: Dec 19 23:00
Time Off: Dec 19 10:49
Cause: Wire down
# Customers Affected: 1676
Last Updated: Dec 19 17:39

[nabs]

fastest way around taking port mann going westbound if coming from langley and beyond... 200st. exit ---> Golden years Bridge ---> Mary Hill Bypass.

took less than 10 minutes for me, and i just did it about half an hour ago.

[Phozy]

Port mann is open again!
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