Semi hits bridge, I-43 at Howard in Milwaukee
Traffic backs up after semi hits Howard Avenue bridge on I-43 (Courtesy: WisDOT)
MILWAUKEE - A semitruck hit a bridge on I-43 northbound at Howard Avenue – closing down two lanes Friday morning, July 14.
Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened around 9 a.m.
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Officials said the impact left several damaged pieces hanging dangerously from the bridge, which promptly caused the lane closures.
A bridge inspector declared structural damage to the bridge.