WORCESTER — A bridge inspection is underway after concrete fell from an I-290 overpass in Worcester on Friday, state transportation officials said.
Emergency crews responded to the Interstate 290 overpass on Lincoln Street between North Parkway and Melrose Street where some concrete had fallen from the bridge, police said in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Crews temporarily diverted traffic after the concrete fell, police said.
“A thin piece of concrete delaminated and fell from the underside of the I-290 bridge deck onto the southbound side of Lincoln Street in Worcester this morning,” a MassDOT spokesperson said in a statement on Friday.
“There were no injuries or damage to any property. Maintenance and inspection crews are on site now. Any additional loose concrete is being removed and shielding will be reinstalled to deck segment.” the MassDOT spokesperson said.
“I-290 remains open in both directions and Lincoln Street has been reopened after the clean-up was completed. A bridge inspection to identify and investigate any further issues is underway.”
WPD officers are at the 290 overpass on Lincoln Street between North Parkway and Melrose Street where some concrete has fallen from the bridge. No injuries reported. Traffic on the SW side is being detoured down North Service Road. The road is expected to reopen in about an hour. pic.twitter.com/Ich8HPQwSQ
— Worcester PD (@WorcesterPD) June 14, 2024
No injuries were reported.
Traffic on the southwest side was detoured down North Service Road.
Crews reopened the roadway just after noon on Friday.
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