JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Florida Highway Patrol reported the Northbound lanes of I-75 closed in Marion County after a tractor-trailer hit and damaged an overpass.
Florida Highway Patrol troopers said traffic is being diverted at exit 341, County Road 484 after the tractor-trailer hit the SW 66th St. overpass Wednesday at 9:13 p.m.
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FHP reported that a large 2020 Freightliner Tractor-Trailer, transporting large steel tanks as cargo, traveled north on I-75. As the unit traveled under the Southwest 66 Sr. and Williams Rd. overpass, the top of the tank struck the underside of the overpass.
The underside of the concrete overpass sustained significant damage which required all northbound lanes to be closed for inspection, cleanup, and repairs.
Debris removal, and possible temporary repairs, are expected to last for the next 3 hours or longer, troopers said at 2 p.m.
All southbound lanes are open but travel is very slow with an approximate 10-mile backup.
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Troopers said the overpass is also closed.
Drivers are asked to seek alternate routes until further notice.
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