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US 60 Spottsville Bridge over Green River Struck by Barge; Closed
Posted: 18-Jul-2003 9:53AM CDT

The US 60 bridge over the Green River at Spottsville was struck by an Army Corps of Engineers barge at 10:30 CDT on May 29, 2003. The bridge was closed for repairs. Traffic was detoured on to the Audubon Parkway.

The Spottsville Bridge collapsed while it was under construction in 1931, killing three workers.

More information: Associated Press: Green River bridge hit by barge, closed indefinitely (May 29, 2003) [Outside Link], Henderson Gleaner: Bridge may be closed for two weeks (May 30, 2003) [Outside Link] (includes pictures)

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Comment posted by diane on 8-Sep-2003 6:18AM CDT
is the bridge at spottivlle going to be closed agian?
 
Updated: 8-Sep-2003 6:18AM CDT

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