A pedestrian has been struck near the bridge on Golden Ears Way in Maple Ridge, according to reports.

RCMP responded around 2 p.m. Friday and closed the road to one southbound lane, near the off-ramp, at the north end of the Golden Ears Bridge.

B.C. Emergency Health Services said they were called to the bridge at 1:48 p.m. and dispatched four vehicles.

A spokesman said one patient had significant injuries and was transported in serious condition to hospital shortly afterwards.

Traffic delays were still being reported in the area two hours later.

Maple Ridge News