The Alabama Department of Transportation has shut down US-82 East, leading into Tuscaloosa, after a large piece of equipment being hauled by a truck struck the Jack Warner Bridge Thursday afternoon.

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According to ALDOT West Central on Twitter, the incident has shut down all lanes on US-82 East and the eastbound ramp to Jack Warner Parkway.

ALDOT states a bridge crew is currently en route to inspect the damages. Delays are expected and motorists should avoid the area or find alternative routes.

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