Authorities have reopened a key stretch of a Georgia interstate in both directions, after quickly demolishing a bridge overpass that had been badly damaged in a truck crashMARIETTA, Ga. -- Authorities reopened a stretch of a heavily traveled Georgia interstate in both directions by Friday evening, after crews made quick work of demolishing a bridge overpass that was badly damaged by a crash. Westbound traffic on Interstate 16 resumed Friday evening, state transportation officials said. “I-16 is now open in both directions," the tweet said, congratulating Georgia's Department of Transportation for swift work in demolishing the damaged overpass that crossed over the interstate. Officials decided the fastest and safest way to reopen the intestate was to destroy the badly damaged overpass and replace it later. “Apparently, the tractor-trailer has a dump bed similar to a dump truck,” said Russell McMurry, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Transportation.

Source: ABC News July 16, 2021 13:37 UTC