A Warner Bros. However, it is also the biggest safety issue. Two people died and 11 were hurt when a pickup truck plowed into a group of bicyclists crossing a Goodyear bridge, Arizona police reported. Initial reports of a . The shoring tower will be re-installed within the third travel lane to allow the remaining demolition work to occur. Tractor trailer hits over pass on I-75 in Marion County. As of 2:30 p.m., crews were still surveying and working to repair the bridge in an effort to reopen the northbound lanes. While DOT has said little about the damage to the overpass, Barrett said three of the five steel girders holding up the overpass were compromised. The passenger was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital with possible minor injuries following the crash. A report from the U.S. Department of Transportation found no crashes reported over the last two years. AUBURN, Wash. - One person has died as a result of a crash involving a vehicle and a semi-truck. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. The phased demolition will involve removal of a section of the deck and the portion of the damaged beam. I-16 bridge demo crew mobilizing to work around the clock to return traffic to interstate lanes ASAP. A man and woman died in the . At this time, its unclear if speed or impairment were factors in the crash as the investigation is still in the very early stages. Southbound lanes were open but running slow. At least there were no injuries this time around, but whoa Nellie are these images shocking. 7:03 PM EDT, Fri July 16, 2021. Massachusetts State Police officials say the man driving the truck has been cited for two civil offenses that carry a total fine of $210. State troopers ticket driver in crash that closed Northway, A view of the Sitterly Road overpass above Interstate 87 on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Clifton Park, N.Y. A truck towing a trailer with a boom lift and traveling south on I-87, struck the bridge Wednesday morning, resulting in all lanes of I-87 southbound to be shut down to traffic. Dispatchers said one person suffered minor . Ive never seen so many tractor-trailer trucks in my life, Irvin said. It happened near Exit 24 where Route 28 crosses over the highway. Weve got Florida Department of Transportation engineers here on the scene, bridge inspectors, said Lt. Patrick Riordan, FHP spokesperson. Everything you love about wsbradio.com and more! Or had to wait this long for them to clear a bridge that we can get under. on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Clifton Park, N.Y. A truck towing a trailer with a boom lift and traveling south on I-87, struck the Sitterly Road bridge Wednesday morning, resulting in all lanes of I-87 southbound to be shut down to traffic. Eastbound traffic will have a 10-mile detour, with both detours designed to ease traffic congestion through two small towns on the detour routes. Our company truck hits a low over pass and takes off the top of the trailer. This will take all day Tuesday and may also impact Wednesday's commute. The driver was also fined for not having flag cars and for being on I-93, which was not on the permitted route. pic.twitter.com/ECXz4ad2Ys, That will be the fastest way to reopen I-16, GDOT Commissioner Russell McMurry said Thursday. ", A state Department of Transportation official said it is unclear when all repairs to the overpass will be complete. CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - UPDATE: All lanes of I-95 reopened around 7:25 p.m. Friday. Sean tries Arizona Snowbowls sno-gos! 1 person hospitalized after shooting at Peoria gas station, Arizona Senate bill to eliminate tax on food moves forward. The right lane and the on-ramp at Exit 9 will likely remain closed while more permanent fixes are made, State Police said. Fire officials confirmed that they were treating multiple injuries at the crash scene, but 11 others remained in area hospitals, including Abrazo West, to be further treated. (WBZ-TV), The damage to the bridge above I-93 south in Medford, July 19. Contributed / John Mastracchio Show More Show Less 2 of 11. Shooting incident in Wisconsin captured on camera, police looking to identify shooter Lanes are expected to be closed for several hours. He said riders should also take safety precautions when hitting the roads, but everyone should practice patience and respect to prevent more lives from being lost. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. What is that thing? Additionally, troopers said the driver violated the permitted route, which did not include I-93 and required flag cars, which were not used. GOODYEAR, Ariz. Download the WUSA9 app to get breaking news, weather and important stories at your fingertips. ", When asked for specifics on how long the repairs and delays might last, Gulliver told reporters, "It's very hard to say right now, but speaking from experience I would say between 6 and 8 months would not be unusual in this case.". Download the apps today for live newscasts and video on demand. The subframe hit the pedestrian bridge, which caused it to partially collapse on top of the truck, per police. IRVING (CBSDFW.COM) - All of northbound Loop 12 and part of eastbound Highway 183 in Irving remain closed, after a semi hit an overpass just . Meanwhile, the overpass, the right lane of the Northway near the overpass and the Exit 9 ramp will be closed "until further notice.". The demolition plan involves the use of two clusters of shoring towers that will be set in place vertically under the overpass to straddle the damaged beam. Its been a long time and I have to use the bathroom.. It is looking more and more like tomorrow morning's commute is also going to get impacted. Early Thursday, a dump truck with its . All Northbound lanes are shut down on I-75 in Ocala before the S.W. Multiple cyclists were injured and two killed when a pickup truck plowed into the large group riding over the bridge on Cotton Lane. Admar Supply, which is headquartered in Rochester, did not respond to a Times Union call for comment. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union), Police confirm body in Mohawk is Samantha Humphrey, Floor and Decor to take over former Sears space in Colonie Center, Mom of child victim angered by resolution in case alleging rape, A former Saratoga County nursing home has to pay $7.16 million, Churchill: David Carpenter, Dwayne Killings and a confused UAlbany, In upstate, winter's return means slick roads, no school for many, State Police investigating fatal crash involving NYPD officer, Construction to replace rail trail bridge to start next month. The lift fell off, police said, blocking all three lanes of the Northway between exits 9 and 8A and causing extensive damage to the bridge beams. Apparently, its construction includes a single beam that spans the highway, which is why the whole thing moved so dramatically. pic.twitter.com/ey8MCgDxGJ. She might not have to wait that long for empty streets again. SkyEye captured the wreckage at a railroad crossing on . No one was injured. A large dump truck trailer crashed into the SR 86 bridge Thursday morning, shifting it nearly 6 feet. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union), Traffic is seen backed up on Route 9 south All Rights Reserved. Drivers are urged to avoid the area and consider public transportation options until I-93 southbound can be fully reopened. The bridge over Interstate 16, located between Macon and Savannah, was demolished overnight into Friday and now crews have reopened all lanes of the roadway. The agency has put up message boards on I-93 as far away as the New Hampshire border to alert drivers about the work zone. ANTOINTE:ET MASSDOT DOES NOT YET HAVE A PRICE TAG FOR ALL THE WORK, BUT SAYS IT DOES PLATON HOLD T THERUCKING COMPANY FINANCIALLY RESPON. Drivers are urged to avoid the area and consider public transportation options until I-93 southbound can be fully reopened. The crash happened at about 2 a.m. near exit 106. Interstate 16 in south Georgia, which was closed in both directions after a large dump trailer damaged an overpass in Treutlen County, will open ahead of schedule, state Department of Transportation District Engineer Corbett Reynolds said Friday afternoon. Drivers on southbound I-75 Thursday morning encountered an unwelcome sight: Miles of red brake lights. "Thanks to the hard work of DOT staff, two of the three lanes impacted by yesterdays bridge collision were safely reopened last night, less than 24 hours after the accident occurred," spokesman Colin Brennan said. It appeared to show the front part of the truck including the hood lift up in the air before the bridge partially collapsed. Also, in 2019, atractor-trailer rolled over on the Dunn Memorial Bridge, closing all lanes of traffic to the Rensselaer side of the bridge. "Through the analysis they will decide the next steps in the process, which will ultimately dictate the amount of time before any lanes are reopened.". 66th St. overpass. INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - A semi hit a bridge on the city's east side Friday morning. We've seen a few crazy bridges over the years, and none are ever pretty. Lakeland truck driver hits bridge on I-75, shutting down interstate Ledger staff 0:05 0:39 A tractor-trailer driven by a Lakeland man and carrying an over-size load on I-75 on Wednesday. A dump truck struck and damaged the mid-level bridge on Michigan Avenue in the Loop Tuesday. The roads have since reopened. Debris is still being removed and all work must be completed before any lanes can be reopened. Northbound lanes were reopened after bridge inspectors gave go ahead, however, the overpass remained closed. Here's what we are predicting for winter this year, bridge condition of any highway system here, Some DC officials express frustrations over Northeast bridge collapse, how road planning impacts their constituents. A truck hit a bridge on I-93 South in Medford Monday afternoon. Depending on how much longer were here we probably will miss the conference today, she said. The truck bed became stuck under the bridge. Gov. The demolition should be complete with I-16 fully opened as early as July 21. Additionally, troopers said the driver violated the permitted route, which did not include I-93 and required flag cars, which were not used.MassDOT, meanwhile, says it intends to hold the trucking company, Dove Transportation LLC of Alabama, legally and financially responsible for the damages and will be reviewing the company's eligibility for obtaining permits in Massachusetts in the future.Video recorded at the scene by a WCVB photographer shows that the vehicle that struck the bridge was a truck carrying what state police say is a water clarifying tank that is consistent with the type of tank used in wastewater treatment.The equipment that the truck was carrying appeared to be severely dented.The video also shows that the trailer carrying the cargo became separated from the truck, which was stopped further up the highway.Video from Sky5 shows damage to the underside of the Roosevelt Circle overpass. Weve already identified some things, but we want to finish the investigation before we make a final decision on exactly what we charge the driver with and traffic charges and things that go along with his commercial license, Hitchens said. According to Goodyear police, the incident happened near the Cotton Lane Bridge, next to the MC-85. The driver of the truck remains in the hospital in stable condition, according to his brother. Troopers say a vehicle was too big to pass under the overpass and hit the structure. The state's Highway Administrator said traffic delays and lane closures could last 6-to-8 months until permanent repairs are finished. Stay safe out there everyone. He also talked about the importance of getting the interstate back open because its a major route to the Port of Savannah. RELATED: DC-295 now open after bridge collapse, RELATED: Some DC officials express frustrations over Northeast bridge collapse, how road planning impacts their constituents. Geo resource failed to load. The Florida Highway Patrol did not identify the driver, except to say he was a 50-year-old Lakeland man. Brian Kemp went out to the site on Friday and thanked crews for their hard work to get the interstate back open. Former Gwinnett County resident Joan Irvin told Channel 2s Tony Thomas that she doesnt mind the heavy traffic in her small town of 650 people -- at least for the short term. All Northbound lanes are shut down on I-75 in Ocala before the S.W. The accident severely damaged the bridge and shut down the northbound lanes for several hours, backing traffic up for eight miles. A dump truck had the bed raised and hit the Quacco Road overpass, according to Chatham Emergency Services. Andrew Cuomo's office praised the DOT for its quick work in getting the lanes on the Northway reopened. The driver, identified by his brother as 50-year-old Frank Soriano, left a nearby concrete plant and forgot to lower the vehicle's subframe, according to the report. All rights reserved. Wednesday was a different story with traffic jams on roads around the highway exits causing problems for drivers. "However, Sitterly Road will continue to be closed for the immediate future. Eastbound lanes should open Saturday, he said. According to Hitchens the driver was not seriously injured in the wreck. He has been a journalist since 1995 and the Times Union has been his home since 2002. FOX 13 Seattle. A report from the Metropolitan Police Department said a truck driver was traveling south on DC-295 near the Nannie Helen Burroughs Avenue exit before noon on Wednesday. Hearst Television participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Traffic has been shut down in both directions and detoured since the large truck struck the bridge on Thursday, creating a danger when the bridge deck shifted off its supports by 6 feet over the interstate below, the GDOT said in a news release. Engineers said they've never seen anything like that before. In May 2019, a truck got stuck under a train bridge on North Pearl Street in Albany, closing the street for hours. Copyright 2023 KTVK/KPHO. Troopers say a vehicle was too big to pass under the overpass and hit the structure. I dont want to be out there in it, but I love watching it. The truck was being driven by a 57-year-old Alabama man and had a 54-year-old Alabama woman as a passenger. Drivers are also restricted from going over the eastbound bridge. A more immediate plan hopes to have one lane in each direction open this weekend. Crews worked through the night on repairs, but only two lanes of traffic were getting by on that side of the highway Tuesday. 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