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Bridge over Arizona freeway that was severely damaged in deadly wreck has been rebuilt

Aug 5, 2024, 3:00 PM

The State Route 191 bridge over Interstate 40 in southeastern Arizona was severely damaged in a May...

The State Route 191 bridge over Interstate 40 in southeastern Arizona was severely damaged in a May 2023 wreck. (Arizona Department of Transportation File Photo)

(Arizona Department of Transportation File Photo)

PHOENIX – A bridge over a southeastern Arizona freeway that was severely damaged in a deadly wreck last year has been rebuilt, transportation officials announced Monday.

With the overpass now operational, State Route 191 traffic can again travel across Interstate 10 about 9 miles west of Willcox, according to the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT).

The bridge has been unusable since a semi-truck heading west on I-10 slammed into a support pillar and caught fire just after midnight on May 3, 2023. The driver died in the crash.

A section of westbound I-10 was closed for two days after the crash, creating a long detour to bypass the collision site. Crews worked around the clock to make it safe for traffic to travel under the SR 191 overpass.

However, the bridge’s superstructure — including the girders and deck — still needed to be demolished and rebuilt.

In November, ADOT secured $5.3 million in federal emergency funds for the construction project.

While the bridge is now open, motorists can expect to see crews completing minor asphalt work and lane striping in September.

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Bridge over Arizona freeway that was severely damaged in deadly wreck has been rebuilt