1 dead, 1 injured when box truck hits bridge pillar on I-75 One person is dead, and one confirmed to be seriously injured, after a box truck crashed into an overpass support Tuesday. The posted bridge height opening on the Government Bridge is 11 feet. It happened near Exit 24 where Route 28 crosses over the highway. Man facing attempted murder charges appointed to Alachua County Historical Commission, Horse Capital TV previews upcoming event at the World Equestrian Center, 19-year-old, indicted on murder charges for the killing of Demiah Appling, has arraignment hearing. 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. According to Hitchens the driver was not seriously injured in the wreck. The two righthand travel lanes on I-93 south have been closed since shortly before 3:45 p.m. Monday. Eastbound traffic will have a 10-mile detour, with both detours designed to ease traffic congestion through two small towns on the detour routes. MassDOT said it has deployed message boards on I-93 south for drivers approaching the Medford work zone as far away as the New Hampshire border, and also on I-495 and I-95/Route 128. The crash happened at about 2 a.m. near exit 106. "I know with the city being open, our youth needs to get to places and our parents need to get to work," Lake said. OCALA, Fla. (WCJB) - Emergency crews responded to a crash on Interstate 75 in Ocala after an oversized vehicle hit the overpass at SW 66th Street on Wednesday. The traffic coming to and from the port is vitally important, especially if youre a merchant trying to get goods coming out of the port or if youre a merchant or exporter trying to get goods overseas, Kemp said. Ive never seen so many tractor-trailer trucks in my life, Irvin said. The News4JAX Morning Show team brings you breaking news from overnight -- local, national and international stories, as well as weather and traffic to start your day. In an update sent Tuesday evening, transportation officials said that all lanes on I-93 south will be reopened after temporary repairs are made to the damaged area of the eastbound Roosevelt Circle overpass, which also needs to be stabilized. On Thursday morning, work continued on the Sitterly Road overpass with six temporary steel beams holding it in place. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks], I feel like I was back in Atlanta again because it was bumper to bumper, Irvin said. What is that thing? 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. The two righthand travel lanes on I-93 south have been closed since shortly before 3:45 p.m. Monday. 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. (Cam Woolley/ CP24) The driver of the truck was taken to hospital to be treated for minor . The crash. He has been a journalist since 1995 and the Times Union has been his home since 2002. The entire bridge deck had to be destroyed before the interstate could be reopened. The. Also known as Bridge 66, D.C. Deputy Mayor for Public Safety Chris Geldart said it "was inspected in February 2021 resulting in a May 25 inspection report giving the bridge a rating of poor condition (A number 4 rating).". Troopers say a vehicle was too big to pass under the overpass and hit the structure. All rights reserved. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. The Times Union is withholding the man's name because he was not charged with a crime. Gulliver said they're working as quickly as possible to stabilize the bridge. 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Police say the crash of a truck into a group of 20 bicyclists on a bridge that killed two and injured nearly all the rest of a Phoenix area cycling group apparently was accidental By ANITA SNOW Associated Press February 27, 2023, 3:51 PM 2:22 On Location: February 24, 2023 Catch up on the developing stories making headlines. The right lane and the on-ramp at Exit 9 will likely remain closed while more permanent fixes are made, State Police said. Earlier Tuesday, MassDOT officials warned commuters of months of delays due to the bridge strike that caused extensive damage. Truck Smashes Georgia Highway Bridge So Hard It Moves Six Feet No injuries, but the bridge is destroyed and traffic is a mess. 3 of 11 4 of 11 Traffic is seen backed up on Route 9 south 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 . Authorities later said that one cyclist, a woman, was pronounced dead at the scene, while a second rider died at an area hospital. Initial reports of a . 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 . The roads have since reopened. Sign up below to be added to our mailing list for the latest news updates, access to exclusive contests, and more! Once that is done, once we have it stabilized, we will open traffic up underneath the southbound barrel so people can travel underneath the bridge again safely," State Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver told reporters Tuesday afternoon. Tap on any of the buttons below to download our app. GOODYEAR, Ariz. Multiple bicyclists suffered severe injuries, and two people were killed after a pickup truck crashed into the group they were traveling with, Goodyear police said. UPDATE: Coroner identifies 2 local men who died after dump truck crash on I-78. The Colorado State Patrol said a northbound semi-truck hit a bridge. This team is getting it done a lot quicker than we ever thought it would, Kemp said. In a press conference about the situation, Commissioner McMurry stated the quickest way to reopen I-16 was to simply demolish the bridge. North shore commuters should avoid 93SB in Medford and look to alternatives like @MBTA_CRTwo travel lanes are closed while crews stabilize the @MassDOT structure that was damaged yesterday. The passenger was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital with possible minor injuries following the crash. The overpass connects the towns of Clifton Park and Halfmoon. It is looking more and more like tomorrow morning's commute is also going to get impacted. Contributed / John Mastracchio Show More Show Less 2 of 11. Goodyear PD: 2 dead, 11 cyclists hospitalized after being hit by pickup truck. The equipment that the truck was carrying appeared to be severely dented. It was permitted for 14-feet but the height with the cargo was 14-feet and 9-inches. Here for your viewing pleasure are 21 of the best ones. Eastbound lanes should open Saturday, he said. Troopers said the boom lift exceeded the height limit for the overpass, which carries Sitterly Road over the Northway. The driver of the truck remains in the hospital in stable condition, according to his brother. The subframe hit the pedestrian bridge, which caused it to partially collapse on top of the truck, per police. According to MassDOT, the entire beam and a section of the bridge deck, which is approximately 7 feet wide, will need to be demolished between the west abutment and the center pier above I-93 south. We expect to reopen at least one lane WB by this afternoon. If you need help with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. Anytime this happens, its a flashback. SPEAKING FMRO EXPERIENCE, I WOULD SAY BETWEEN SIX MONTHS AT EIGHT MONTHS WOULD NOT BE UNUSL UAIN THIS CASE. WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWNY) - The top of a box truck was completely ripped off after hitting a low bridge in Watertown Thursday night. Colfax Avenue near Victor and Ursula streets was closed after a large truck hit an overhead pedestrian bridge Monday morning. Kevin E. Schmidt GOODYEAR, Ariz. Hogen said the Rob Dollar Foundation website includes information on road laws for bicyclists and motorists. 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. Armed suspect found after search prompts lockdown in Queen Creek neighborhood, Northern Arizona residents preparing for major snow storm. The passenger was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital with possible minor injuries following the crash. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. 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. Both the Georgia DOT and GDOT East Traffic Twitter accounts alerted motorists of the crash, which happened at 3:00 AM local time according to Georgia Department of Transportation Commissioner Russel McMurry. It's not clear if the trailer was left in the raised position or if it somehow raised on its own, but the impact pushed the overpass for State Route 86 six feet off its foundation. "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. A crash in Washington State left a bridge closed after a semi-truck hit a car from behind, leaving the car trapped. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter], 11:00 AM I-16 The I-16 bridge was completely demolished last night. A tractor-trailer driven by a Lakeland man and carrying an over-size load on I-75 on Wednesday morning struck and damaged the Southwest 66th Street overpass near the 347 mile marker in Marion County. A spokesman in Gov. Copyright 2023 WCJB. It was pretty scary Ive never been in anything like this, said Puglia. Copyright 2023 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved. The bridge crosses I-16 approximately halfway between the major cities of Savannah and Macon. Traffic on Thursday morning was moving along on the Northway through the construction area as well as on the alternate roads south, Route 9 and Moe Road during rush hour. The phased demolition will involve removal of a section of the deck and the portion of the damaged beam. As of 2:30 p.m., crews were still surveying and working to repair the bridge in an effort to reopen the northbound lanes. And now there are people that arent coming home, said John Hogen, vice president of the Rob Dollar Foundation. A dump truck that had its bed up hit the overpass for Route 74 (Queen Street) around 3 p.m. Wednesday. CLIFTON PARK The driver of the truck that damaged the Sitterly Road overpass on Wednesdayand shut down the Northwayhas been ticketed, State Police said. The driver, a 57-year-old man from Alabama, was not hurt. He also talked about the importance of getting the interstate back open because its a major route to the Port of Savannah. That it is more than a bike. "Debris removal, and possible temporary repairs are expected to last for the next three hours or longer.". We've seen a few crazy bridges over the years, and none are ever pretty. Northbound lanes were reopened after bridge inspectors gave go ahead, however, the overpass remained closed. Inspection crews are on site after a dump truck hit an overpass on Route 24 in West Bridgewater early Wednesday. 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