Published Aug 14, 20261 minute readCanso Causeway. POSTMEDIA FILE PHOTO Photo by Ted Pritchard /TED PRITCHARD / StaffArticle contentMotorists travelling to and from Cape Breton were faced with some delays at the only land entrance to the island on Aug. 9.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentA vehicle accident forced delays at the Canso Causeway in Port Hastings, the Department of Public Works confirmed with the Cape Breton Post on Friday.Article contentArticle contentA vehicle struck the Canso Causeway, causing damage to one of the traffic control arms. RCMP were called to the scene to investigate. The driver was identified and the circumstances of the collision were investigated, RCMP confirmed.Article contentThe Department of Public Works reduced the causeway to one lane out of an abundance of caution before RCMP took over traffic control for a few hours as crews repaired the control arm.Article contentThe department says the causeway was fully reopened to vehicle and marine traffic about 24 hours after the collision.Article contentThe cause of the accident and charges were not released at publication time.Article contentArticle content
Vehicle accident the cause of Cape Bretons Canso Causeway closure on Aug. 9
