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Worldseries27 04-13-2023 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by nomo50 (Post 2206490)
the chitty chatty bridge over sr-44 has been closed until further notice, according to a statement by the sumter county sheriff. Apparently, a vehicle struck the support structure of the bridge, and an inspection by fdot is required before the bridge can reopen.

For those living in the areas south of sr-44, the nearest access to get across the highway is now the brownwood bridge. That is quite a detour. This will, without a doubt, cause a lot of complaining!
like a bridge over troubled waters

JRcorvette 04-13-2023 07:01 AM
Sub-par construction no doubt!

LonnyP 04-13-2023 07:09 AM
Bridge open
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by NoMo50 (Post 2206490)
The Chitty Chatty Bridge over SR-44 has been closed until further notice, according to a statement by the Sumter County Sheriff. Apparently, a vehicle struck the support structure of the bridge, and an inspection by FDOT is required before the bridge can reopen.

For those living in the areas south of SR-44, the nearest access to get across the highway is now the Brownwood bridge. That is quite a detour. This will, without a doubt, cause a lot of complaining!
The bridge was back open by late morning yesterday. However around 6 pm last night the traffic on 44 headed WB was pushed over to 1 lane and there was a ladder boom type truck lifted up and they were inspecting or doing something to the main cross member. Not sure exactly what but it seems the bridge is pretty high to get hit by something going underneath.

NoMo50 04-13-2023 07:29 AM
The bridge actually opened at about 9:45am on Wednesday. I was able to drive across, and parked at Rohan, observing a worker checking out the underside of the bridge. Above the westbound lanes, there was a section where the structural steel was bent, and two lights were hanging loose. It looked like possibly a utility-type truck with an extendable bucket hit the steel framework. I would imagine there was far greater damage to whatever hit the bridge, than to the bridge itself. Kudos for getting the inspection done quickly, and avoiding further complications.

Worldseries27 04-13-2023 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by jrcorvette (Post 2206775)
sub-par construction no doubt!
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jacqueline larsen 04-13-2023 07:47 AM
Those sidewalk installers have large heavy equipment maneuvering around the base of the bridges.

Regorp 04-13-2023 07:47 AM
44
 
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Originally Posted by Keefelane66 (Post 2206514)
If it's anything like the DOT paving project on 44 could it take months?
Wonder who will be the first to cross 44 at the light
In all my years, I have never seen a paving project take months to complete and doing it in a way that makes 44 difficult to cross with double paved lanes to drive over to one not paved at all. Car repairs will skyrocket.

maistocars 04-13-2023 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Regorp (Post 2206807)
In all my years, I have never seen a paving project take months to complete and doing it in a way that makes 44 difficult to cross with double paved lanes to drive over to one not paved at all. Car repairs will skyrocket.
Months? Look no further than 27/441 by Sams Club and the years it is taking to complete and there is no end in sight.

Nucky 04-13-2023 07:59 AM
Sub-Par construction on a bridge! Shirley, you jest. I don’t think so at all. Just someone who had an ACCIDENT, not an on Purpose. It would take more than a car hitting a support column to do any substantial damage, just trust me, I know. Travel the bridge with zero concern for your safety due to this incident, I will.

dewilson58 04-13-2023 08:03 AM
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Originally Posted by Nucky (Post 2206811)
Sub-Par construction on a bridge! Shirley, you jest.
I started to type on that post too, I jus bit my fingers.

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talonip 04-13-2023 08:11 AM
Open now
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by NoMo50 (Post 2206490)
The Chitty Chatty Bridge over SR-44 has been closed until further notice, according to a statement by the Sumter County Sheriff. Apparently, a vehicle struck the support structure of the bridge, and an inspection by FDOT is required before the bridge can reopen.

For those living in the areas south of SR-44, the nearest access to get across the highway is now the Brownwood bridge. That is quite a detour. This will, without a doubt, cause a lot of complaining!
Last night at about 5 on the 12th carts were crossing.

Rodneysblue 04-13-2023 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 2206579)
Yes, Jim inspected it this morning...............he stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night.
HaHaHa

Bilyclub 04-13-2023 09:12 AM
According to the Sun it was a dump truck. How do they raise into the up position without the driver knowing ?

dewilson58 04-13-2023 09:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Bilyclub (Post 2206861)
According to the Sun it was a dump truck. How do they raise into the up position without the driver knowing ?
Maybe never lowered..............it happens.

Rodneysblue 04-13-2023 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Bilyclub (Post 2206861)
According to the Sun it was a dump truck. How do they raise into the up position without the driver knowing ?
Yes, happened Tuesday night, driver was transported toHCA Florida Ocala Hospital with traumatic injuries. According to the DS.


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