Georgia’s governor calls it “a miracle” that no one was hurt or killed in the incident.
Bridge over I-16 to needs to be demolished after truck crash shifts it 6 feet
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Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) crews closed down a portion of I-16 in Treutlen County Thursday morning after a truck crashed into the SR 86 bridge.
Officials say the impact from the large dump truck trailer shifted the bridge nearly 6 feet, something GDOT says many of its engineers have never seen before.
No injuries were reported in the incident, which Gov. Brian Kemp “a miracle.”No injuries were reported in the incident, which Gov. Brian Kemp “a miracle.”
“I think obviously, this happening in the wee hours of the morning was a big part of that, but we’re lucky in that regard,” he added.
The governor said he’s been in touch with GDOT and local officials where traffic will be impacted in the coming days.
Both directions of the interstate remain closed from Exit 71 to Exit 78.
GDOT expects to reopen one lane in each direction on I-16 by this Saturday, with all lanes open by the following Saturday.
GDOT also urges drivers to consider other routes off of the interstate.
GDOT engineers and contractors plan to remove the dump trailer before demolishing the entire bridge.
Officials urge motorists to remain patient during the closure. Read more from Counton2
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