UPDATE 11:30 pm: The bridge has reopened to traffic with one lane in either direction.

#BCHwy99 #LionsgateBridge is OPEN to traffic with one lane in either direction. Expect delays and drive to conditions — Drive BC (@DriveBC) January 13, 2020

ORIGINAL STORY: Travellers driving between the North Shore and areas south of Burrard Inlet in Metro Vancouver should avoid the Lions Gate Bridge this evening, as it is currently closed in both directions.

Drive BC confirmed the closure and is advising drivers to use an alternate route or stay off the roads tonight.

#BCHwy99 #LionsGateBridge, we are trying to plow and keep this clear, but vehicles are refusing to move over for the plows. Please work with us to get everybody home safely pic.twitter.com/4DdbkJ3oMx — Drive BC (@DriveBC) January 13, 2020

#BCHwy99 #LionsGateBridge currently closed, use alternate route or even better, stay off the roads tonight! pic.twitter.com/t8tzhArTJ7 — Drive BC (@DriveBC) January 13, 2020



A snowfall warning is currently in effect for the Metro Vancouver region.

“A quick 10 cm of accumulation is expected this evening before snow eases overnight,” said Environment Canada in a statement.

“Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations.”