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I-20 lanes reopen after dump truck hits overpass in Lexington County

By Teddy Kulmala

Updated June 25, 2019 2:17 PM

The U.S. 1 bridge over Interstate 20 is closed while crews inspect it for damage after a dump truck hit it Tuesday morning. Lexington Police Department/Twitter

LEXINGTON COUNTY, SC

The eastbound lanes of Interstate 20 have reopened after a dump truck hit an overpass in Lexington County Tuesday morning.

The crash happened around 4:30 a.m., according to the S.C. Highway Patrol.

The eastbound lanes of I-20 were closed at Exit 58, which is U.S. 1, but troopers said just after 11 a.m. that the lanes have reopened.

SCDOT has closed I-20 EB in Lexington Co. at US 1 due to a truck strike on the structure.
Motorists traveling EB will be detoured off the Interstate at US 1 to US 378 and then return to I-20. Inspectors will determine the extent of the damage.
We apologize for the inconvenience.
— SCDOT (@SCDOTPress) June 25, 2019

Officials had to shut down the bridge to examine it for any possible damage and any necessary repairs.

I20 east @ the 58mm remains blocked while @SCDOTPress inspects the US1 overpass. pic.twitter.com/EgpoobOFEN
— Trooper David SCHP (@SCHP_Troop1) June 25, 2019

There was no immediate word on any injuries from the crash.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

This story was originally published June 25, 2019 at 7:25 AM.

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