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By Aaron Schulze

Red Bridge Closed

Red Bridge closed after Tuesday morning fire; crews assessing its stability

Sep 17, 2024 | 7:50 AM

UPDATE (Sept. 18): DriveBC says the Red Bridge reopened to vehicular traffic.

UPDATE (11:30 a.m.): The Red Bridge will remain closed to vehicular traffic until Wednesday (Sept. 18).

DriveBC says the Red Bridge is open to pedestrian traffic only after sustaining damage earlier Tuesday.

The next update is due at 9:00 a.m. Wednesday.

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Image credit: Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today

EARLIER: KAMLOOPS — The Red Bridge is closed Tuesday (Sept. 17) morning.

In a news release, Kamloops RCMP say its officers and members from Tk’emlups Rural RCMP helped Kamloops Fire Rescue crews with traffic at the Red Bridge at around 6:45 a.m. after a report of a fire involving its southern support beams.

Image credit: Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today

Image credit: Kent Simmonds/CFJC Today

The Red Bridge is temporarily closed until maintenance crews can assess its stability. Drivers are asked to reroute.

RCMP say more information will be provided once it’s available. DriveBC says another update is due at noon.