US EditionSection of southbound U.S. 131 closed after semi strikes overpass in Allegan County
The semi truck struck multiple bridges including the 14-foot, 2-inch 146th Avenue overpass, causing structural damage and closure of southbound US-131 lanes and ramps, MDOT said.
- Just after 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, a too-tall semi struck the 146th Avenue overpass on southbound U.S. 131 in Allegan County, damaging the bridge and forcing MDOT to close the span.
- MDOT said the over-sized load hit multiple bridges before the final strike, with the 14-foot, 2-inch 146th Avenue overpass likely being the last impact after other bridges exceeding 16 feet.
- Photographs show significant I-beam damage on the 146th Avenue overpass, and all on-ramps from 76th Street to 100th Street are closed with the southbound U.S. 131 closure starting at 84th Street.
- Officials aim to complete work by Friday afternoon, MDOT spokesperson said, but MiDrive map shows 146th Avenue closure likely lasting through May 2026.
- The Allegan County Sheriff’s Office reported partial reopening of U.S. 131 about 10 a.m. Wednesday, with drivers detoured to Clyde Park Avenue or Division Avenue and urged to plan accordingly.
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MDOT: Over-sized load hit multiple bridges before striking 146th Ave. overpass
By Waleed Alamleh, Zac Harmon Click here for updates on this story ALLEGAN COUNTY, Michigan (WXMI) — The over-sized load that damaged a bridge over US-131 in northern Allegan County hit several other bridges before the final strike that dislodged the load and closed down the freeway. A spokesperson with the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) told FOX 17 they believe the semi truck hit a number of other bridges while traveling south…
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