Oversized load strikes bridge near Shallowford Road, Forsyth County NC
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, an oversized load appears to have struck a bridge near Shallowford Road on Highway 421, causing damage with concrete debris and bent steel. Southbound lanes are closed with a detour, while northbound lanes remain open.
Audio|Heard on: Lincoln NC Transportation Group Calls
Listen to dispatch call
00:44
Transcript:
00:00
I am headed to the incident for Forsyth County on 400 and twenty-one near Shallowford Road.
00:04
Do y'all have any assets in the area already there? Give me an idea what I am driving into.
00:10
Try at 900 and thirty-two.
00:11
You have a copy.
00:12
I'll say again ten four.
00:15
421 North at exit 246, Shallowford Road is open at this time.
00:21
Both southbound lanes are closed with an up and over detour.
00:25
I'm at the unit.
00:26
Size load has struck the bridge with concrete debris as well as bent structural steel.
00:35
Southbound lane is notified for long-term closure.
00:39
So again, southbound lanes are closed with an up and over detour.
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This transcript is automatically generated by AI from live dispatch audio. Dispatch communications may include background noise, overlapping speakers, or rapidly evolving situations, and automated transcription may not capture all details or context.
Location mentioned:
Shallowford Rd, North Carolina
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