Southbound closure at Knight Street Bridge in Richmond

The City of Richmond confirmed that while the section of highway falls under provincial jurisdiction, municipal engineers joined the investigation to support the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. Their goal was to determine whether the bridge could safely handle traffic loads after the collision.

By late morning, the trailer bed remained pressed against the concrete span while crews worked to remove debris and stabilize the area. Police advised motorists to seek alternate routes, acknowledging the heavy congestion caused by the closure.

The Richmond Road Safety Unit (RSU) has taken over the investigation, working closely with the provincial ministry to conduct a detailed structural and engineering review. Their examination includes checking for cracks, joint displacement, or weakened support beams caused by the impact.