Heads up motorists if you’re heading to Shawnigan Lake today.
Shawnigan Lake Road is closed between Recreation and Radway roads after a crane truck struck the train overpass bridge.
Photos from the scene showed the bridge sustained extensive damage.
The is known for having a low clearance and requires large vehicles to travel along the western perimeter road of the lake.
Vicotria Buzz has reached out to RCMP for details on how long the road is expected to be closed for.
**CLOSED** East Shawnigan Lake Road between Recreation Rd and Radway Rd is closed due to a motor vehicle incident involving the railway bridge. Detour available via West Shawnigan Lake Rd.#ShawniganLakeBC @DriveBC_VI @TranBCVanIsle pic.twitter.com/udRP5WgflV
— Emcon Services Inc. – South Island Division (@EmconSouthVI) November 14, 2022
More to come.
