Lions Gate Bridge reopens, expect heavy delays on North Shore routes

The Lions Gate bridge has reopened, but the damage to the afternoon commute has already been done.

A tree that fell on the the Vancouver Causeway through Stanley Park earlier Tuesday afternoon was cleared just after 3 p.m., according to Drive BC.

But heavy congestion remained for travellers commuting to and from the North Shore, with significant traffic eastbound due for the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge.

📡#BCHwy1 heavy congestion on the #UpperLevels due to traffic from #BCHwy99 #LionsGate closure, which is now clear. Expect major delays Eastbound before #IronworkersBridge #NorthVan pic.twitter.com/kHlD450wKt

— DriveBC (@DriveBC) May 7, 2024