A truck carrying a large metal structure hit an overpass on 93 South around 3:20 p.m. Monday, damaging the bridge at Roosevelt Circle and causing a traffic mess for the afternoon rush hour. Aurora police say that the road was expected to be closed for a few . FOX 13 Seattle. Goodyear police said a woman and man died, while 11 others were . State Police said the height of the truck with its load, a water clarifying tank, measured 14'9" but the truck was only permitted for a maximum height of 14'. OPD officials give details about the wreck. MassDOT said commuters should expect delays traveling on Route 1 south, Route 16, Route 28 and through Roosevelt Circle for the next several months as repairs are made. Engineers said theyve never seen anything like that before. 2023 Cable News Network. Its a life that youre affecting, he said. On Thursday morning, work continued on the Sitterly Road overpass with six temporary steel beams holding it in place. However, Southwest 66 Street (Williams Road) remained closed. 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. Texas is home to 10 climatic regions, 14 soil regions and 11 distinct ecological regions, and its vast cultural and economic diversity makes it difficult to categorize into just one cultural region of the United States. A Warner Bros. A crash in Washington State left a bridge closed after a semi-truck hit a car from behind, leaving the car trapped. Ive never seen so many tractor-trailer trucks in my life, Irvin said. WATERTOWN, N.Y. (WWNY) - The top of a box truck was completely ripped off after hitting a low bridge in Watertown Thursday night. A truck hit a bridge on I-93 South in Medford Monday afternoon. 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. Marilyn has been Digital Director since October 2021. Apparently, its construction includes a single beam that spans the highway, which is why the whole thing moved so dramatically. 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. At present, there is no timeframe for replacing the bridge. 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. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union), Traffic is seen backed up on Route 9 south ", 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.". Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much It was permitted for 14-feet but the height with the cargo was 14-feet and 9-inches. "It was very scary and it was super loud," she said. 66th St. overpass. The tragedy that everybody is feeling right now is something that nobody should have to feel. I dont want to be out there in it, but I love watching it. The truck got stuck under the bridge on the westbound side of the highway shortly before 4 p.m. Traffic in the area was left backed up for miles. 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).". 2021. State Police, the organization announced Tuesday. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation expects all travel lanes on Interstate 93 south near Exit 24 in Medford to be fully reopened at some point on Wednesday, two days after an over-height truck struck the bridge. [PHOTOS: Damage to I-16 bridge in Georgia]. MassDOT also noted that the eastbound Roosevelt Circle overpass will also be reopened at some point Wednesday. WASHINGTON The brother of the truck driver involved in the pedestrian bridge collapse in Northeast, D.C. said he does not believe his brother is at fault, but a police report suggests otherwise. Texas - The Lone Star StateTexas is the second largest U.S. state, behind Alaska, with an area of 268,820 square miles (696,200 km2). The overpass connects the towns of Clifton Park and Halfmoon. A report from the U.S. Department of Transportation found no crashes reported over the last two years. Contributed / John Mastracchio Show More Show Less 2 of 11. We expect to reopen at least one lane WB by this afternoon. 1 of 11. 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 urged to avoid the area and consider public transportation options until I-93 southbound can be fully reopened. Trucks often are taller, or carry cargo taller, than an overpass allows. Three other vehicles driving through were either damaged or destroyed in the crash. A 10-year-old passenger in the SUV was . All Northbound lanes are shut down on I-75 in Ocala before the S.W. There isn't much that can stop a semi-truck on the highway, but a bridge certainly can. Tractor trailer hits over pass on I-75 in Marion County. Discovery Company. Tap on any of the buttons below to download our app. Three other vehicles driving through were either damaged or destroyed in the crash. The subframe hit the pedestrian bridge, which caused it to partially collapse on top of the truck, per police. No one was injured. The Ocala Star-Banner, citing the Florida Highway Patrol, said the crash happened at 9:14 a.m. This is a carousel. The crash is resonating with the cycling communities in Arizona. All rights reserved. which means a long line of cars trying to get off . Troopers said the truck was over its permitted height. The Times Union is withholding the man's name because he was not charged with a crime. The driver was also fined for not having flag cars and for being on I-93, which was not on the permitted route. Video from Sky5 shows damage to the underside of the Roosevelt Circle overpass. Traffic was diverted onto Route 9 south. MassDOT said drivers should expect delays on Route 1 south, Route 16, Route 28 and through Roosevelt Circle until permanent repairs can be made. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. The interstate could not be reopened until the entire bridge deck has been removed, highway officials said. Those permanent repairs are expected to take several months.Earlier Tuesday, MassDOT officials warned commuters of months of delays due to the bridge strike that caused extensive damage.A maximum of two travel lanes are open on I-93 south as crews work to repair the damage done in the crash Monday on the Roosevelt Circle eastbound overpass near Exit 24.A damaged beam, which is over the right two travel lanes on I-93 south, will need to be removed before it is safe for traffic to be fully restored in the area. If you need help with WJXTs or WCWJ's FCC public inspection file, call (904) 393-9801. All Rights Reserved. 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Or had to wait this long for them to clear a bridge that we can get under. "The goal is to get it open for tomorrow morning, but I have to tell you it is a complicated bridge right now. Copyright 2023 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved. Inspection crews are on site after a dump truck hit an overpass on Route 24 in West Bridgewater early Wednesday. Shooting incident in Wisconsin captured on camera, police looking to identify shooter Lanes are expected to be closed for several hours. "It wasn't his fault.". 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. All Northbound lanes are shut down on I-75 in Ocala before the S.W. According to Auburn Police, two vehicles were driving . Two people died and 11 were hurt when a pickup truck plowed into a group of bicyclists crossing a Goodyear bridge, Arizona police reported. The Florida Highway Patrol did not identify the driver, except to say he was a 50-year-old Lakeland man. (Photo credit: MassDOT). Marilyn Vaca, Digital Director, Jacksonville. Well be asking Georgia State Patrol to escort the traffic down from our traffic patrol on the other side of Exit 78 and crews will continue to work diligently to get the other side safed-up, so that we can prepare to open at latest tomorrow morning on the eastbound side, Reynolds said. Our company truck hits a low over pass and takes off the top of the trailer. Hogen said Dollar was talking about raising awareness and safety for cyclists just days before he was killed. The trailer is obviously destroyed, but so is the bridge. TREUTLEN COUNTY, Ga. A day after a truck crash caused a bridge to shift nearly 6 feet, crews have completely removed the entire structure over a major Georgia interstate and have completely reopened it. "I can tell you that it had to pass under a number of other bridges that were of the same height so we're not sure if that load loosened up at some point," he told WBZ. He also talked about the importance of getting the interstate back open because its a major route to the Port of Savannah. pic.twitter.com/ey8MCgDxGJ. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WCVB-TV. The driver of the truck says . The Massachusetts Department of Transportation expects all travel lanes on Interstate 93 south near Exit 24 in Medford to be fully reopened at some point on Wednesday, two days after an over-height truck struck the bridge.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. Sign up for the Get Up DC newsletter:Your forecast. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. 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. At first I just saw a lot of smoke and I wasnt sure if something fell off of the truck.. >> Read more trending news The car was folded in half, and the. The posted bridge height opening on the Government Bridge is 11 feet. "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.". Our heart is going to those families because we know the pain theyre feeling, said Hogen. There's going to be lane restrictions in place, that's likely going to be months before we get a design done where we can go in and do a full repair and open Roosevelt Circle back up to it's full capacity. Goodyear police said the driver, identified only as a man, stayed at the scene and was cooperating with authorities. 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. Information from the Ocala Star-Banner was used in this report. The equipment that the truck was carrying appeared to be severely dented. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. Video captured the moment when a train slammed into a semi-truck that was trapped on the tracks in Texas on Tuesday. 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 had the bed raised and hit the Quacco Road overpass, according to Chatham Emergency Services. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. MEDFORD (CBS) - Drivers are being told to avoid Interstate 93 in Medford if possible as repairs continued Tuesday on an extensively damaged bridge. Its everybody playing a part in doing their best as seeing everybody as a human. According to police officials on scene, the truck was northbound on . Clifton Park Supervisor Phil Barrett took a photo showing the damage to the bridge's girders on Wednesday. As of 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, FHP said debris removal, and possible temporary repairs were expected to last for three hours or longer. Massachusetts State Police officials say the man driving the truck has been cited for two civil offenses that carry a total fine of $210. According to Everett Police, northbound 529 was closed at E Marine . Originally, traffic was diverted to Highway 484 and traffic already on the interstate was directed to make a U-turn from the Northbound lanes to the Southbound lanes. 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CLICK HERE for latest traffic reportThe 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. Once that is removed, one of the shoring towers will be removed and traffic will be shifted over to the right lane and shoulder lane. 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 two righthand travel lanes on I-93 south have been closed since shortly before 3:45 p.m. Monday. Subscribe to 95.5 WSB newsletter(Opens a new window), 95.5 WSB facebook feed(Opens a new window), 95.5 WSB twitter feed(Opens a new window), 95.5 WSB instagram feed(Opens a new window), Cobb Co.: Stall Atlanta Rd and Cumberland Pkwy, police on scene, Decatur: Roadwork Covington Hwy/wb at S. 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GOODYEAR, AZ (3TV/CBS 5) Two cyclists are dead, and 11 others are seriously hurt after being hit by a pickup truck on a busy highway in the West Valley early Saturday. It was permitted for 14-feet but the height with the cargo was 14-feet and 9-inches. Your browser does not support HTML5 audio. MassDOT also noted that the eastbound Roosevelt Circle overpass will also be reopened at some point Wednesday. Weve got Florida Department of Transportation engineers here on the scene, bridge inspectors, said Lt. Patrick Riordan, FHP spokesperson. We are going to be removing somewhere between three and five feet of concrete. A spokesperson for FHP said they removed the trailer from underneath the overpass around 1:15 p.m. Weve got pretty significant damage to the overpass. US-23 Closed After Truck Hits Overpass; 8 Mile Road Bridge Must Be Demolished Authorities say northbound US-23 along the Washtenaw-Livingston County line is closed indefinitely after a. 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. Hogen said the Rob Dollar Foundation website includes information on road laws for bicyclists and motorists. The driver of the truck has been fined $210 for two civil offenses: being over height and violating the permit issued by the Department of Transportation. As it stands, westbound traffic on I-16 will follow a 24-mile detour to clear the seven-mile stretch of closed highway until the damaged bridge is removed. The two righthand travel lanes on I-93 south have been closed since shortly before 3:45 p.m. Monday. Andrew Cuomo's office praised the DOT for its quick work in getting the lanes on the Northway reopened. The state's Highway Administrator said traffic delays and lane closures could last 6-to-8 months until permanent repairs are finished. 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. The driver, a 57-year-old man from Alabama, was not hurt. Massachusetts State Police officials say the man driving the truck has been cited for two civil offenses that carry a total fine of $210. Troopers said the truck was over its permitted height.. Please check your connection and try again using the Retry button. In May 2019, a truck got stuck under a train bridge on North Pearl Street in Albany, closing the street for hours. 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. It's a situation the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) said many of its engineers. We've seen a few crazy bridges over the years, and none are ever pretty. Wednesday was a different story with traffic jams on roads around the highway exits causing problems for drivers. The passenger was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital with possible minor injuries following the crash. Initial reports of a vehicle versus bicyclist crash came in around 8 a.m. A maximum of two travel lanes are open on I-93 south as crews work to repair the damage done in the crash Monday on the Roosevelt Circle eastbound overpass near Exit 24. Initial reports of a . Please enter valid email address to continue. 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 Police declined to release the specific vehicle and traffic violations the man faces, saying criminal justice reforms forbid disclosure of traffic tickets. / CBS Boston. Its been a long time and I have to use the bathroom.. Cotton Lane was closed in both directions from the circle at Estrella Parkway to MC-85 as officers investigated the incident. 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. It appeared to show the front part of the truck including the hood lift up in the air before the bridge partially collapsed. UPDATE: Coroner identifies 2 local men who died after dump truck crash on I-78. He was training for his next race. This will take all day Tuesday and may also impact Wednesday's commute. Sean tries Arizona Snowbowls sno-gos! The large tank hit two structural beams. Troopers said the truck was over its permitted height. pic.twitter.com/ECXz4ad2Ys, That will be the fastest way to reopen I-16, GDOT Commissioner Russell McMurry said Thursday. Brian Kemp went out to the site on Friday and thanked crews for their hard work to get the interstate back open. According to Hitchens the driver was not seriously injured in the wreck. MassDOT expects that all travel lanes on I-93 southbound will be fully reopened at some point on Wednesday. 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 damaged beam, which is over the right two travel lanes on I-93 south, will need to be removed before it is safe for traffic to be fully restored in the area. Each day will hopefully bring progress and more details about the return to normal traffic patterns. The victim was identified as 64-year-old Porcha Renee Anderson Green from Eustis. The roads have since reopened. That's exactly what happened early on July 15 according to the Georgia Department of Transportation. Roosevelt Circle, which is part of Route 28, will be restored to two travel lanes with some lane restrictions until full, permanent repairs are made. Multiple cyclists were injured and two killed when a pickup truck plowed into the large group riding over the bridge on Cotton Lane. She supervises Jacksonville's number one news website and most trusted source for local news. According to Goodyear police, the incident happened near the Cotton Lane Bridge, next to the MC-85. As of 2:30 p.m., crews were still surveying and working to repair the bridge in an effort to reopen the northbound lanes. 1 person hospitalized after shooting at Peoria gas station, Arizona Senate bill to eliminate tax on food moves forward. State officials said a boom lift hit the Northway overpass forSitterlyRoad in Clifton Park Wednesday morning, forcing State Police to close the highway for hours. The shoring towers will carry the load of the deck as well as support the damaged beam as the removal takes place. 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. Stay tuned to thread. Earlier Tuesday, MassDOT officials warned commuters of months of delays due to the bridge strike that caused extensive damage. The shoring tower will be re-installed within the third travel lane to allow the remaining demolition work to occur. That it is more than a bike. Crews worked through the night on repairs, but only two lanes of traffic were getting by on that side of the highway Tuesday. Updated cited for two civil offenses that carry a total fine of $210. He has been a journalist since 1995 and the Times Union has been his home since 2002. Hours later, a crash was reported near the Estrella intersection that involved five cars and left at least one person seriously hurt. Truck Smashes Georgia Highway Bridge So Hard It Moves Six Feet No injuries, but the bridge is destroyed and traffic is a mess. All rights reserved. Mike Goodwin has been a stock broker, garbage man, and a house painter. Shop Our Favorite February Amazon Deals Before the Sales End, The 14 Best Mineral Sunscreens of 2023, According to Pros, 14 TikTok-Famous Cleaning Products That Actually Work, According to Our Experts, 14 Best Healthier Candy Alternatives of 2023, According to Taste Tests. And now there are people that arent coming home, said John Hogen, vice president of the Rob Dollar Foundation. A semi-truck pulling a large dump trailer that was raised reportedly struck an overpass on Interstate 16, and the impact was so hard it literally shoved the bridge off its foundation. Southbound lanes were open but running slow. The roadway was a sea of stopped cars after a tree trimming truck struck an overpass south of 7 Mile yesterday afternoon ,flipped over and broke the bridge. Weve never seen anything like this. A dump truck that had its bed up hit the overpass for Route 74 (Queen Street) around 3 p.m. Wednesday. Early Thursday, a dump truck with its . 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. We are just a small place.. This update comes after Mayor Muriel Bowser said the bridge was structurally sound early on Wednesday after the incident, a misstatement that now has been admitted by her office. 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. Travelers who use Roosevelt Circle should expect restricted lanes for several months until permanent repairs can be made.. The Colorado State Patrol said a northbound semi-truck hit a bridge. MassDOT said there will be lane closures while a damaged beam and a section of the bridge deck are demolished. CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - UPDATE: All lanes of I-95 reopened around 7:25 p.m. Friday. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. 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 video also shows that the trailer carrying the cargo became separated from the truck, which was stopped further up the highway. Goodyear PD: 2 dead, 11 cyclists hospitalized after being hit by pickup truck. 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. This team is getting it done a lot quicker than we ever thought it would, Kemp said. Stay with WTOC for updates. SPEAKING FMRO EXPERIENCE, I WOULD SAY BETWEEN SIX MONTHS AT EIGHT MONTHS WOULD NOT BE UNUSL UAIN THIS CASE. The right lane and the on-ramp at Exit 9 will likely remain closed while more permanent fixes are made, State Police said. Also, in 2019, atractor-trailer rolled over on the Dunn Memorial Bridge, closing all lanes of traffic to the Rensselaer side of the bridge. Additionally, troopers said the driver violated the permitted route, which did not include I-93 and required flag cars, which were not used. I was directly almost behind him, not too close, as I saw him approaching it I could almost see where hes going to hit it a little bit so I started laying into the horn, said Julian Abrams, witness. He said the primary goal is to remove all of the damaged concrete and steel, so it won't fall on the highway, then come up with a long term repair plan. Drivers are urged to avoid the area and consider public transportation options until I-93 southbound can be fully reopened. It was pretty scary Ive never been in anything like this, said Puglia. 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