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Big Rig No Match for Bethlehem Bridge The driver of a tractor trailer who apparently underestimated the size of his vehicle found out that his rig was no match for an old Bethlehem bridge on Thursday night. As a result, expect the Friday morning commute through this part of Albany County to be compromised. After slamming into it the bridge, police say it became stuck underneath for hours causing backups, road closures and delays. Judging by the picture released by the Bethlehem Police Department the rig suffered some pretty serious damage. Get our free mobile app The Albany County Rail Trail bridge was clearly banged up a bit as well during the incident that took place at approximately 9PM last evening in the area of 1526 New Scotland Road. The vehicle, registered to Massola Trucking of Florida tried to pass underneath the bridge as it traveled westbound according to a report by the Times Union.
Bethlehem roads closed after truck strikes bridge timesunion.com FacebookTwitterEmail A main route through Bethlehem will be closed for an extended period of time, according to Bethlehem Police after a tractor-trailer struck and became wedged under a bridge in Slingerlands.Bethlehem Police Department A main route through Bethlehem will be closed for an extended period of time, according to Bethlehem Police after a tractor-trailer struck and became wedged under a bridge in Slingerlands. The big rig appeared to sustain heavy damage after passing under the bridge with just 11 feet and 2 inches of clearance. The bridge, near the intersection of New Scotland Road and Kenwood Avenue, supports a section of the Albany County Helderberg-Hudson Rail Trail. Police said the section of road between Kenwood Avenue and Surrey Mall will be closed.