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Granville Street Bridge shut both ways as police handled an unusual incident for hours

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Published on 13 May 2026
Granville Street Bridge shut both ways as police handled an unusual incident for hours

Police sealed the bridge, but reports say no crime

The Granville Street Bridge in Vancouver was fully closed in both directions Tuesday afternoon, disrupting rush-hour traffic while police responded to an ongoing incident. Authorities urged drivers to use alternate routes and noted the situation was not believed to be criminal. Public transit services were also rerouted due to the disruption.

  • Granville Street Bridge was closed both directions during peak hours
  • Police were managing an ongoing incident at the time
  • Officials said the situation was not criminal
  • Transit routes were rerouted and drivers were urged to detour
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