Bridge vs. bridge collision delays installation of new pedestrian span in Coon Rapids
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This week’s planned installation of a new pedestrian bridge in Coon Rapids is on hold after the large, metal bridge segment hit the underside of another bridge while being transported to the site on Tuesday.
The crash happened just before 11:30 a.m. along State Highway 65 at County Road 10 in Spring Lake Park.
The State Patrol said the metal pedestrian bridge segment was being hauled by a southbound semi when the over-height cargo hit the overpass.
The collision caused the trailer to detach from the semi, and a second vehicle then struck the trailer.
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The Patrol said there were no injuries in the crash — but it did damage the new span being transported to Coon Rapids.
It was slated to be installed this week over Coon Rapids Boulevard near Egret Boulevard, in the city’s Port Riverwalk development.
A planned closure of Coon Rapids Boulevard on Wednesday night to allow for the installation of the span has now been called off.
The city did not say how long that project may be delayed.
Meanwhile, the Minnesota Department of Transportation said the bridge that was hit — the westbound County Road 10 span over State Highway 65 — has been inspected. While it was damaged, MnDOT said it remains safe to carry traffic. But officials have closed the right lane and shoulder across the span, as well as one of the ramps at the interchange.
MnDOT said repairs to the County Road 10 bridge are expected to take several months.
