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Bridge between Indiana & Kentucky closed after crack is discovered
Sherman-Minton Bridge closed until further notice
Updated: Friday, 09 Sep 2011, 7:27 PM EDT
Published : Friday, 09 Sep 2011, 7:27 PM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WANE) - Governor Mitch Daniels has ordered the immediate closure of the I-64 Sherman-Minton Bridge between Indiana and Kentucky near Louisville.
On Friday, Indiana and Kentucky transportation officials were informed of the discovery of a concerning crack in the critical load-carrying element of the bridge. Structural engineers from the state and private sectors, as well as from engineering universities, recommended closing the bridge after examining the information. Experts have been at the bridge in past weeks performing ongoing maintenance and detailed inspections.
After consultation with Indiana and Kentucky transportation officials and the Federal Highway Administration, Daniels decided to close the bridge immediately.
The closure is indefinite pending further notice. Traffic is being detoured over I-265 and I-65.
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