Semi-Truck Collides with Barriers in I-80 Construction

Semi-truck collides with barriers in I-80 construction

SEWARD, Neb. (KLKN) — A semi-truck is currently on top of the barriers put in place for the Interstate 80 construction. The construction, widening the road between Lincoln and Seward, spans around 17 miles. The semi, is blocking both lanes of travel at mile marker 382, while responders work to clear the area. UPDATE: East bound is now open.  ...

Semitrailer Plows Into Bridge Over I-80 In Rawlins, Causes Extensive Damage

A semitrailer caused extensive damage to a bridge over I-80 near Rawlins on Monday morning when it drifted off the pavement, into the median, and took out a concrete support. Westbound lanes of I-80 near the bridge are closed and traffic is being diverted.

Wyoming police investigating crash of big rig into bridge columns

RAWLINS, Wyo. — The Wyoming Highway Patrol (WHP) and the Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) responded Monday to a crash on Interstate 80 in Rawlins. Traffic was redirected onto the ramps, and WYDOT closed the bridge itself – part of Higley Blvd in Rawlins. The Wyoming Highway Patrol at approximately 9:00 a.m. Monday morning was alerted to a crash involving a semi truck crashing into the Higley Blvd Bridge in Rawlins. Troopers say they …

Semi truck strikes I-80 bridge in southeastern Wyoming

The Wyoming Department of Transportation (WYDOT) is responding to a Monday bridge strike in Rawlins. The bridge strike occurred around 9 a.m. on July 20 on I-80 at Exit 214/ Higley Blvd. in Rawlins, Wyoming. The Wyoming Highway Patrol said that a semi truck was westbound on I-80 when it veered off the interstate into the median. The truck hit the cable barrier and eastbound guardrail before hitting the concrete bridge support. One of the support…