I-77 North reopens at I-480 in Independence after piece of bridge becomes detached, damages vehicles

LOOK: Metal bridge joint breaks, hitting cars on I-77

A piece of a bridge near the Interstate 77 and Interstate 480 interchange broke off on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 26, damaging cars and causing the roadway to close for "unplanned" repairs.

I-77 North reopens at I-480 in Independence after piece of bridge becomes detached, damages vehicles

A section of I-77 North in Independence was shut down Tuesday after a bridge piece became detached, damaging vehicles. ODOT is conducting urgent repairs.