Tractor trailer hits bridge pier on New Scotland Ave, Albany NY


A tractor trailer struck a bridge pier on New Scotland Avenue near the mile marker 144.5 northbound on the New York State Thruway. There is no lane blockage. Vehicles are upright on the right shoulder, and debris is confined to the shoulder.
Audio|Source: New York State Thruway Authority - Albany Division
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Transcript:
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Up with the exact location, 144.5 northbound.
00:06
There are no lanes blocked and vehicles upright and on the right shoulder at this time.
00:14
I'm a turn around next few turn.
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7, 2 to 4 Albany.
00:18
Albany on, 7224? You can show me at 144, sorry.
00:22
Please see if you show you out at 728.08.
00:24
2122 Albany. 2.162.
00:26
It appears that this truck trailer made contact with the New Scotland, I have overpassed bridge pier.
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Jerry Under.
00:37
2162 maintenance was headed out directly to they took the call about minute after that
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263-opening Albany.
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The Albany be devised Albany maintenance is on team.
00:46
It's the New Scotland Ave bridge that the tractor trailer drop.
00:49
No lane blockage, all the debris is on the shoulder.
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Location mentioned:
New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208
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