NORTH CANAAN, Conn. —
An excavator being towed through the Cornwall Covered Bridge struck the top, causing significant but non-structural damage.
New Canaan State Police’s Troop B responded to the accident Tuesday morning involving a pickup truck that was towing a trailer with an excavator on it.
The excavator’s boom struck the top of the bridge, causing noticeable damage.
The Connecticut Department of Transportation was contacted and performed a safety inspection, ensuring the damage did not impact the safety/integrity of the bridge.
Officials say the DOT is currently removing the damaged wood and other debris from the roof and road deck.
The bridge should be open within a few hours, but police ask travelers to avoid the area in the meantime as Route 128 in Sharon is closed by the bridge.
Troop B reminds all motorists to follow all signage placed on the roadway, including vehicle height signs, and especially those before bridges.
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