Damage from a fuel tanker crash and fire visible on the I-73 South bridge.
GREENSBORO – The evaluation of damage caused by the Thursday morning fuel tanker crash and fire at the Interstate 73 South bridge over I-85 is expected to continue into next week. As a result, that section of I-73 will remain limited to one lane until further notice.
While the southbound right lane and right shoulder are safe for traffic and remain open, the two left lanes of the bridge remain closed to traffic.
The N.C. Department of Transportation bridge inspectors spent Friday examining the damage and working to gain access to inspect the underside of the structure.
The department expects a more complete assessment of the damage will be complete on Monday, which will allow staff to determine the repair process and timeframe.
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