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BREAKING: Shands Bridge shutdown after barge strike

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — 7:20 AM: The Shands Bridge is shutdown Wednesday morning after it was hit by a barge, according to Florida Department of Transportation.

“Out of an abundance of caution, bridge inspectors are onsite conducting a thorough assessment,” FDOT stated in a news release.

Motorists are encouraged to seek an alternative route.

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