{"id":429838,"date":"2026-01-24T08:18:18","date_gmt":"2026-01-24T08:18:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/429838\/"},"modified":"2026-01-24T08:18:18","modified_gmt":"2026-01-24T08:18:18","slug":"westham-island-bridge-closed-indefinitely-as-repairs-more-extensive-translink-says-bc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/429838\/","title":{"rendered":"Westham Island Bridge closed indefinitely as repairs more extensive, TransLink says &#8211; BC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\t\t\tDescrease article font size<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\tIncrease article font size<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/tag\/westham-island-bridge\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Westham Island Bridge<\/a> will now be closed for an indefinite period of time as the damage is more extensive than originally thought.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/70c8fc80.png\" alt=\"\" style=\"position:absolute;width:1px;height:1px\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"\/><\/p>\n<p>TransLink, which owns and maintains the bridge that connects <a href=\"https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/tag\/westham-island\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Westham Island<\/a> and Delta, says that earlier this week, a marine vessel hit the bridge.<\/p>\n<p>Now, based on an updated assessment, TransLink says that the original plan for a repair is no longer possible and they still don\u2019t know the full extent of the repairs needed.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"170\" height=\"225\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1767930311_275_national.jpg\" alt=\"Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\tGet daily National news<\/p>\n<p>Get the day&#8217;s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAt this time, we do not have a reliable timeline for reopening the bridge to vehicle traffic,\u201d TransLink said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhile early estimates suggest repairs could take several weeks, the schedule needs further refinement and will depend on a number of factors \u2014 including inspection findings, design requirements, materials availability, and permitting.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Story continues below advertisement<\/p>\n<p>For residents and businesses that need to access Westham Island, TransLink says that it is working closely with the City of Delta to help get people and vehicles on and off the island, including a shuttle service and additional support for people who may need extra assistance.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\tTrending Now\n\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/11634456\/polar-vortex-extreme-weather-canada\/\" class=\"c-posts__inner\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-posts__thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769242698_340_CP175457500_6654f3.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"336\" height=\"224\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tPolar vortex: What is the frigid arctic system hitting Canada?\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/globalnews.ca\/news\/11634468\/polar-vortex-cold-temperatures-weather-canada\/\" class=\"c-posts__inner\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-posts__thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/1769242698_53_CP175470139.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"336\" height=\"224\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\t\tBitter cold will slam Canada with some lows plunging to -50 C\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe understand how disruptive and stressful this situation is for the Westham Island community, particularly for residents and businesses who rely on the bridge every day,\u201d TransLink said in a statement.<\/p>\n<p>The Transportation Safety Board confirmed that it has deployed investigators to Coquitlam, as that is where the tug and the company that owns the Quadrant Parter, which struck the bridge, is located.<\/p>\n<p>\n\t\t&amp;copy 2026 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Westham Island Bridge will now be closed for 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