DETROIT – Part of the Junction Street bridge over I-75 will have to be demolished Wednesday after it was damaged when a truck hit it Tuesday morning.
The Michigan Department of Transportation said southbound I-75 is closed at Clark Avenue as crews demolish that side of the bridge.
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UPDATE: Northbound I-75 will no longer be closed at Livernois Avenue on Wednesday evening, MDOT announced.
The entire bridge was expected to be demolished, according to MDOT. However, an MDOT spokeswoman later said only a few beams will have to be taken down and replaced.
The interstate is expected to be reopened in time for Thursday morning rush hour, but this closure could last until Friday.
"Drivers should be aware of crews placing additional barrels on I-75 and equipment being brought to the site to prepare for the closure and demolition," reads a statement from MDOT.
The truck struck the side of the bridge over southbound I-75.
No injuries were reported.
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Meanwhile, the I-75 Rouge River Bridge construction project continues. Southbound I-75 remains closed from Springwells Avenue to Northline Road.
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