The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) says that the Lions Gate Bridge was closed in both directions as of 7:55 p.m. on Monday.
“Currently, VPD is assisting West Vancouver with an incident on the bridge,” Const. Megan Lui told 1130 NewsRadio.
Callers to the 1130 NewsRadio newsroom reported that multiple police cars were driving to the bridge.
They also say that a helicopter is hovering over the area.
According to DriveBC, the bridge reopened to traffic in both directions shortly before 8:50 p.m.
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Alex Carrigan in the 1130 NewsRadio Traffic Centre says to expect delays due to the one-hour-long closure.
1130 NewsRadio has reached out to the West Vancouver Police Department (WVPD) for more information.
More to come.
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