Florida Highway Patrol troopers say the crash was reported at 9:14 a.m. on I-75 near mile marker 347 in Marion County. Marilyn Vaca, Digital Director, Jacksonville. He also talked about the importance of getting the interstate back open because its a major route to the Port of Savannah. OPD officials give details about the wreck. / CBS Boston. Crews worked through the night on repairs, but only two lanes of traffic were getting by on that side of the highway Tuesday. According to Hitchens the driver was not seriously injured in the wreck. The passenger was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital with possible minor injuries following the crash. You can view the bridge condition of any highway system here. Drivers on southbound I-75 Thursday morning encountered an unwelcome sight: Miles of red brake lights. That driver is facing two civil offenses, being over height and violating a permit issued by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. Multiple cyclists were injured and two killed when a pickup truck plowed into the large group riding over the bridge on Cotton Lane. We expect to reopen at least one lane WB by this afternoon. 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. Initial reports of a . Ill have a live report at Noon with more details @WCJB20 pic.twitter.com/nT0ZdTxQDB, We got here about 9:10 so weve been here over three hours, said Nichole Puglia, witness. 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. Anytime this happens, its a flashback. 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. Cotton Lane was closed in both directions from the circle at Estrella Parkway to MC-85 as officers investigated the incident. According to Auburn Police, two vehicles were driving . Drivers are also restricted from going over the eastbound bridge. 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. Hogen said Dollar was talking about raising awareness and safety for cyclists just days before he was killed. All rights reserved. Engineers said theyve never seen anything like that before. 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 large tank hit two structural beams. It's a situation the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) said many of its engineers. 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. Dramatic photos show just how hard this impact was and frankly, it's amazing the driver of the semi wasn't injured. The posted bridge height opening on the Government Bridge is 11 feet. A truck hit a bridge on the Hutchinson River Parkway, spilling its load of energy drink onto the roadway on Tuesday morning. According to police officials on scene, the truck was northbound on . 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 non-profit was created after Rob Dollar, a cyclist, was killed while riding his bike in 2017 in Phoenix. There's also no mention of possible citations or fines for the driver of the truck that caused this commotion. The right lane and the on-ramp at Exit 9 will likely remain closed while more permanent fixes are made, State Police said. Enable our Skill today to listen live at home on your Alexa Devices! Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. 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. The entire bridge deck had to be destroyed before the interstate could be reopened. 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. "Work crews are currently removing damaged concrete from the overpass," the patrol said in a 2 p.m. update. Please check your connection and try again using the Retry button. Goodyear police said a woman and man died, while 11 others were . Hours later, a crash was reported near the Estrella intersection that involved five cars and left at least one person seriously hurt. Contact him at mgoodwin@timesunion.com or 518-454-5465. The shoring towers will carry the load of the deck as well as support the damaged beam as the removal takes place. cited for two civil offenses that carry a total fine of $210. The phased demolition will involve removal of a section of the deck and the portion of the damaged beam. All Northbound lanes are shut down on I-75 in Ocala before the S.W. 1 of 11. A more immediate plan hopes to have one lane in each direction open this weekend. At first I just saw a lot of smoke and I wasnt sure if something fell off of the truck.. The truck bed became stuck under the bridge. You may be offline. "Debris removal, and possible temporary repairs are expected to last for the next three hours or longer.". OFFICIALS SAY EXTENSIVE DAGEMA WS DONE TO AN OUTSIDE BEAM ON E THROOSEVELT CIRCLE EASTBOUND BRIDGE, AND A FIX WILL RUIREEQ DEMOLITION >> UNFORTUNATELY, THIS IS A COMPLICATED STRUCTURE AND A COMPLICATED APPROACH TO WORK. He is Canadian so this is his 2. Mike Goodwin has been a stock broker, garbage man, and a house painter. The bridge collapse is concerning many neighbors who rely on it to move across the highway including Rosalyn Lake, a nearby teacher. We've seen a few crazy bridges over the years, and none are ever pretty. Dispatchers said one person suffered minor . We are going to be removing somewhere between three and five feet of concrete. We already have crews out there, underway, preparing for this demolition, and mobilization of specialized demolition equipment is in route and will begin demolition this evening.. All videos are copyright of . The incident happened around 7:30 a.m. in the area of New York and Gale streets. 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. 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. Police said the 56-year-old Colonie man was driving south for Admar Supply Company when a boom lift on the truck's trailer hit the overpass. Troopers report the truck, with the boom arm extended,. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. In a press conference about the situation, Commissioner McMurry stated the quickest way to reopen I-16 was to simply demolish the bridge. Three other vehicles driving through were either damaged or destroyed in the crash. 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. Getty Images/iStockphoto. This will take all day Tuesday and may also impact Wednesday's commute. Truck driver reading while driving g and hits bridge and crashes 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. The state's Highway Administrator said traffic delays and lane closures could last 6-to-8 months until permanent repairs are finished. 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. Troopers say a vehicle was too big to pass under the overpass and hit the structure. He has been a journalist since 1995 and the Times Union has been his home since 2002. "I know with the city being open, our youth needs to get to places and our parents need to get to work," Lake said. The driver, a 57-year-old man from Alabama, was not hurt. Sign up below to be added to our mailing list for the latest news updates, access to exclusive contests, and more! 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. Gov. The equipment that the truck was carrying appeared to be severely dented. The truck was hauling a large steel tank as cargo. The roads have since reopened. The travel lanes will be closed through the Tuesday evening commute, officials said. For the people near the crash, their days certainly took an unexpected turn. Additionally, troopers said the driver violated the permitted route, which did not include I-93 and required flag cars, which were not used. 0:31 Major traffic disruptions in Richmond after oversized load strikes overpass A similar collision between a truck and the 152 Street overpass on Highway 99 in Surrey in 2017 caused significant. Wednesday was a different story with traffic jams on roads around the highway exits causing problems for drivers. Stay safe out there everyone. Initial reports of a vehicle versus bicyclist crash came in around 8 a.m. All travel lanes on I-93 south in Medford to reopen after temporary repairs to struck bridge are complete, ANTOINETTE: AS KATIE HAS BEEN REPORTING MASSDOT SAYS A TEMPORARY FIX ON THAT DAMAGED BRIDGE ON 93 SOUTH IN MEDFORD IS CLOSE TO BEING CPLOME.ET THAT WILL ALLOW ALL LANES TO REOPEN. 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. It was pretty scary Ive never been in anything like this, said Puglia. Weve got Florida Department of Transportation engineers here on the scene, bridge inspectors, said Lt. Patrick Riordan, FHP spokesperson. 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. ", A state Department of Transportation official said it is unclear when all repairs to the overpass will be complete. 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. 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The Times Union is withholding the man's name because he was not charged with a crime. 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. 2023, Hearst Television Inc. on behalf of WCVB-TV. SkyEye captured the wreckage at a railroad crossing on . All rights reserved. I dont want to be out there in it, but I love watching it. At 9 p.m., the FHP said northbound lanes had reopened. No one was injured. Tap on any of the buttons below to download our app. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. However, it is also the biggest safety issue. The interstate could not be reopened until the entire bridge deck has been removed, highway officials said. At least there were no injuries this time around, but whoa Nellie are these images shocking. SPEAKING FMRO EXPERIENCE, I WOULD SAY BETWEEN SIX MONTHS AT EIGHT MONTHS WOULD NOT BE UNUSL UAIN THIS CASE. Those who do take 93 south through Medford should expect delays, go slow and use caution. The two righthand travel lanes on I-93 south have been closed since shortly before 3:45 p.m. Monday. which means a long line of cars trying to get off . Stay tuned to thread. Did you encounter any technical issues? "The goal is to get it open for tomorrow morning, but I have to tell you it is a complicated bridge right now. Massachusetts State Police officials say the man driving the truck has been cited for two civil offenses that carry a total fine of $210. Copyright 2023 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved. 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.. It is looking more and more like tomorrow morning's commute is also going to get impacted. What is that thing? 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. The trailer is obviously destroyed, but so is the bridge. @GADeptofTrans pic.twitter.com/bquL0iLO40, Crews continue to work on damaged bridge along I-16. As of 2:30 p.m., crews were still surveying and working to repair the bridge in an effort to reopen the northbound lanes. The Colorado State Patrol said a northbound semi-truck hit a bridge. She supervises Jacksonville's number one news website and most trusted source for local news. Contributed / John Mastracchio Show More Show Less 2 of 11. Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Geo resource failed to load. (Paul Buckowski/Times Union), Traffic is seen backed up on Route 9 south 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. This is a carousel. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter. 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. Early Thursday, a dump truck with its . Video captured the moment when a train slammed into a semi-truck that was trapped on the tracks in Texas on Tuesday. Gov. 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. Puglia was supposed to go to a work conference in Jacksonville this morning. 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. His passenger, a 54-year-old woman from Alabama, was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital with "possible minor injuries," police said. Armed suspect found after search prompts lockdown in Queen Creek neighborhood, Northern Arizona residents preparing for major snow storm. 66th St. overpass. Tractor trailer hits over pass on I-75 in Marion County. Florida Highway Patrol troopers say the crash was reported at 9:14 a.m. on I-75 near mile marker 347 in Marion County. 2023 Cable News Network. Your commute. Trucks often are taller, or carry cargo taller, than an overpass allows. A truck hit a bridge on I-93 South in Medford Monday afternoon. 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. They shouldnt have to deal with the emotion and the frustration of not seeing their loved one come home while theyre out doing something in our beautiful state, he said. Copyright 2023 News4JAX.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. Miguel Soriano said Frank Soriano has driven down the highway on many occasions, and felt confident his brother was not responsible for the crash. Copyright 2023 WCJB. The truck was being driven by a 57-year-old Alabama man and had a 54-year-old Alabama woman as a passenger. 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. Southbound lanes were open but running slow. THIS MORNING, THE DRIVERHO W PLOWED THAT OVER-HEIGHT TRUCK INTO THE BRIDGE IS BEING CIT.ED THE DRIVER WAS FINED $210 FO THE MONDAY AFTERNOON CRASH THAT OTHER DRIVERS WILL NOW BE PANG FOR FOR MONTHS. Frank Soriano has owned his company Frank's Scrap Metal in Silver Spring for three years. ", 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.". (Photo credit: MassDOT). 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. A video posted on YouTube by Raphael Williams captured the bridge crash on 295 through a dashcam. The demolition should be complete with I-16 fully opened as early as July 21. Dollar was Hogens best friend. A dump truck that had its bed up hit the overpass for Route 74 (Queen Street) around 3 p.m. Wednesday. CHATHAM COUNTY, Ga. (WTOC) - UPDATE: All lanes of I-95 reopened around 7:25 p.m. Friday. 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.Our first priority is to safely stabilize the structure, which is underway, said Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver. Three other vehicles driving through were either damaged or destroyed in the crash. A . 1 person hospitalized after shooting at Peoria gas station, Arizona Senate bill to eliminate tax on food moves forward. A dump truck struck and damaged the mid-level bridge on Michigan Avenue in the Loop Tuesday. The crash had the northbound . All Rights Reserved. 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. 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. A section of Martin Grove Road is shut down after a truck struck a bridge in Rexdale on Monday morning. "I really cried because he's my only brother.". 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. MassDOT also noted that the eastbound Roosevelt Circle overpass will also be reopened at some point Wednesday. However, Southwest 66 Street (Williams Road) remained closed. The shoring tower will be re-installed within the third travel lane to allow the remaining demolition work to occur. Drivers have to exit at 7 Mile . At least there's a plan in place to keep things moving during the cleanup process. This team is getting it done a lot quicker than we ever thought it would, Kemp said. Hogen said the Rob Dollar Foundation website includes information on road laws for bicyclists and motorists. Massachusetts State Police officials say the man driving the truck has been cited for two civil offenses that carry a total fine of $210. MEDFORD (CBS) - Drivers are being told to avoid Interstate 93 in Medford if possible as repairs continued Tuesday on an extensively damaged bridge. INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - A semi hit a bridge on the city's east side Friday morning. Download the apps today for live newscasts and video on demand. - The Florida Highway Patrol and crews were working on I-75 Northbound in Marion County on Wednesday where a tractor-trailer traveling north struck and damaged the SW 66 Street overpass near the. The woman's son said they only had minor bruises and were already released from the hospital. 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. "I wasn't there but he's not a rookie," Miguel Soriano added. State Police, the organization announced Tuesday. WUSA9 is now on Roku and Amazon Fire TVs. 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. At present, there is no timeframe for replacing the bridge. Troopers said the truck was over its permitted height. It was permitted for 14-feet but the height with the cargo was 14-feet and 9-inches. Massachusetts State Police said the truck was a 2013 Peterbilt 367 owned by Dove Transportation of Lincoln, Alabama. The deputy mayor for public safety reported five people had to be sent to the hospital, including Frank Soriano. I-16 bridge demo crew mobilizing to work around the clock to return traffic to interstate lanes ASAP. EVERETT, Wash. - Northbound SR 529 out of Everett has reopened after an oversized load semi-truck hit the Snohomish River 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. Emergency crews responded to a crash on Interstate 75 in Ocala after an oversized vehicle hit the overpass at SW 66th Street on Wednesday. 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. July 20, 2021 / 3:23 PM Travelers who use Roosevelt Circle should expect restricted lanes for several months until permanent repairs can be made.. 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. "It was very scary and it was super loud," she said. There isn't much that can stop a semi-truck on the highway, but a bridge certainly can. Massachusetts State Police officials say the man driving the truck has been cited for two civil offenses that carry a total fine of $210. 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. The victim was identified as 64-year-old Porcha Renee Anderson Green from Eustis. The literally dozens of videos from the past eight years are all available on Youtube to peruse at your leisure. "It wasn't his fault.". She also watched the bridge collapse but from afar. A crash in Washington State left a bridge closed after a semi-truck hit a car from behind, leaving the car trapped. Earlier Tuesday, MassDOT officials warned commuters of months of delays due to the bridge strike that caused extensive damage. We are just a small place.. A Warner Bros. 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. A large dump truck trailer crashed into the SR 86 bridge Thursday morning, shifting it nearly 6 feet. 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. She might not have to wait that long for empty streets again. First published on July 20, 2021 / 3:23 PM. It happened near Exit 24 where Route 28 crosses over the highway. The shoring towers will carry the load of the deck as well as support the damaged beam as the removal takes place. 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. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. A dump truck had the bed raised and hit the Quacco Road overpass, according to Chatham Emergency Services. Troopers said the truck was over its permitted height. pic.twitter.com/ey8MCgDxGJ. Authorities later said that one cyclist, a woman, was pronounced dead at the scene, while a second rider died at an area hospital. Video from Sky5 shows damage to the underside of the Roosevelt Circle overpass. Weve never seen anything like this. Northbound lanes were reopened after bridge inspectors gave go ahead, however, the overpass remained closed. MARION COUNTY, Fla. The Florida Highway Patrol and crews were working on I-75 Northbound in Marion County on Wednesday where a tractor-trailer traveling north struck and damaged the SW 66 Street overpass near the 347-mile marker. Deputy Commissioner for the Georgia Department of Public Safety Lt. That it is more than a bike. 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. 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. The travel lanes will be closed through the Tuesday evening commute, officials said.The eastbound Roosevelt Circle overpass, which is part of Route 28, is also closed.