[Worldseries27]

Originally Posted by nomo50

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]

Sub-par construction no doubt!

[LonnyP]

Originally Posted by NoMo50

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]

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]

Originally Posted by jrcorvette

sub-par construction no doubt!

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[jacqueline larsen]

Those sidewalk installers have large heavy equipment maneuvering around the base of the bridges.

[Regorp]

Originally Posted by Keefelane66

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]

Originally Posted by Regorp

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]

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]

Originally Posted by Nucky

Sub-Par construction on a bridge! Shirley, you jest.

I started to type on that post too, I jus bit my fingers.

[talonip]

Originally Posted by NoMo50

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]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Yes, Jim inspected it this morning...............he stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

HaHaHa

[Bilyclub]

According to the Sun it was a dump truck. How do they raise into the up position without the driver knowing ?

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by Bilyclub

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]

Originally Posted by Bilyclub

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.