DETROIT – Only one lane of southbound I-75 between Clark Avenue and Springwells is open while crews work to repair the Junction Street overpass.
The overpass was damaged when it was struck by a truck Tuesday morning on the southbound side of I-75. The Michigan Department of Transportation had planned to demolish the entire bridge, but then announced only a few beams needed to be replaced.
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Still, a stretch of the interstate has to be shut down so crews can complete the work. This closure is expected to last into Friday.
How this affects traffic:
- One lane of southbound I-75 is open between Clark Avenue and Springwells.
- Northbound I-75 has remained open.
NB 75 staying OPEN at Junction bridge. Partial demo SB to remove damage beams for safety & return in future to for non-essential work. pic.twitter.com/qnspcECdmX
— MDOT - Metro Detroit (@MDOT_MetroDet) October 4, 2017
"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.
No injuries were reported after the truck struck the bridge.
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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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