Multiple Bridges and Roadways Closed Indefinitely Across US and Canada After Damage and Malfunction

Multiple bridge and road closures across the U.S. and Canada are causing significant traffic disruptions and detours. In Norfolk, a boardwalk on the Norfolk Coast Path near Holme-next-the-Sea will close for five weeks for repairs, with informal marked routes guiding the public through dunes to protect wildlife. In Miramichi, New Brunswick, the Anderson Bridge, which has been structurally compromised for years and is awaiting replacement, was severely damaged by a truck collision, leading to an indefinite closure and a lengthy 29-kilometer detour, with future plans for the old bridge's repurposing now uncertain. Newport News, Virginia, is experiencing a full closure of the James River Bridge on U.S. 17 due to a malfunction, with authorities urging drivers to use alternate routes. In San Diego, California, Caltrans is closing westbound Interstate 8 connectors to State Route 67 and Magnolia Avenue over two weekends for pavement repairs, advising motorists to use recommended alternate routes and check for updates. Lastly, in Pacific, Washington, two northbound lanes on State Route 167 remain closed after a vehicle collision damaged a bridge, adding to traffic delays already caused by ongoing repairs on another nearby bridge, with repair timelines extending into late fall.