NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A portion of Interstate 180 has been reopened after a truck carrying stone hit a bridge, closing that portion of I-180 around 8:00 a.m. Friday.
I-180 was closed in both directions between McEwensville/Watsontown (Exit 1) and Turbotville (Exit 5) in Northumberland County, due to a truck hitting the bridge that carries Eighth Street (Route 1006) over the interstate.
State police stated the truck was hauling 23 tons of stone when the dump trailer portion was elevated. Vehicle debris, stone, and wires were thrown across all four lanes on I-180.
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Eighth Street should be reopening soon.
Utility companies are on the scene, and PennDOT reports that they have repaired or replaced utility lines while bridge inspection crews deemed it safe to reopen the area with temporary traffic control.
Drivers can check conditions on major roadways by visiting www.511PA.com
