The cable collars on the Alex Fraser bridge received their first test today (Feb. 23), after crews used them to clear about five centimetres of snow from the cables.
The cable collars, which slide down the cables from the top of the bridge to clear snow and ice, are still in the process of being installed. The installation is expected to be finished by the end of March.
A look at the crew dropping chains on the #AlexFraser today. Snow/ice accumulations were more concentrated lower down the cables. #NorthDelta #RichmondBC #NewWest pic.twitter.com/vemOM6TD9e
— BC Transportation (@TranBC) February 23, 2018
We're done dropping collar chains on #AlexFraser Bridge for now. We're monitoring in case weather worsens. #NorthDelta #RichmondBC #NewWest pic.twitter.com/ls7rz2xv71
— BC Transportation (@TranBC) February 23, 2018
The collars have yet to be dropped on the Port Mann Bridge, although they may be tested if enough snow accumulates over the day.
Temporary lane closures may be in place on both bridges because of the cable collar testing.
grace.kennedy@northdeltareporter.com
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