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Issue 1,255 · Friday, June 26, 2026PrivacyTermsEthics© Capital Daily Media Ltd. Victoria, BC
Living dossier · Civic

The Johnson Street Bridge

Watching·Next · Control-system commissioning, July 2026·3 entries

Why this is being tracked

It's the most-photographed civic infrastructure in Victoria and the artery between downtown and Vic West. When it stops working, the city notices in real time.

The bridge has stuck open three times since 2024. Crews are working through a control-system replacement; we're tracking every closure and what's been fixed.

The full timeline

  1. May 3, 2026

    Bridge stuck open 38 minutes during the Saturday morning rush. Cause: heat-related sensor fault.

  2. March 12, 2026

    Quarterly maintenance closure; counterweight inspection.

  3. September 2024

    First multi-hour closure since 2022 prompts a control-system replacement decision.

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