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Metro Vancouver bridge linking Westham Island damaged, closed to vehicle traffic

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 21 Jan, 2026 09:57 AM

Vehicle access to a Metro Vancouver island has been cut off after its only bridge to other communities was closed due to an incident involving a marine vessel.

The City of Delta says the unspecified incident Tuesday evening has forced the emergency closure of Westham Island Bridge, although it remains open to pedestrians and a shuttle service on the other side has been set up.

The city says Westham Island residents should still call 911 if they need urgent assistance.

Delta Coun. Dylan Kruger shared a photo on social media showing splintered timbers on a structure under the bridge way.

Transit authority TransLink says damage assessments and repairs are underway.

The single-lane, wood-deck truss bridge owned by TransLink opened in 1909 and underwent major rehabilitation in 2019.

Picture Courtesy: THE CANADIAN PRESS/Camille Bains

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