By Andrea Arnold
***UPDATE***
Drive BC reports that the road has been cleared enough to allow for single lane alternating traffic.
Flagging crews are on scene and the speed is limited to 30 km/hour in the incident zone. A representative from Robson Valley Traffic Control posted that clean-up crews are expected to be present for several days and asks that extra caution be taken by drivers.
Shortly after 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday April 30th, Highway 16 was closed at the Goat River Bridge 39 km west of McBride following a single vehicle accident.
A semi truck travelling east, carrying a load of lumber, lost control and crashed on the bridge spilling its load across the road. The truck and trailer slid to a stop also on the bridge creating a complete barricade.
Once emergency services were on site, the truck driver was seen talking to paramedics.
RCMP told travellers the closure could last up to 12 hours as an inspection of the bridge is needed before it can be reopened.
Drive BC was more optimistic, stating the estimated time of reopening is 1:00 a.m. Wednesday May 1st.
The Goat River Bridge was damaged by an accident Tuesday evening. /SUPPLIED
