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A fire under Lawrence’s Central Bridge caused its indefinite closure due to safety concerns, with no injuries but ongoing structural assessments and traffic disruptions.
A fire beneath Lawrence’s Central Bridge early Tuesday morning led to its indefinite closure, with officials citing safety concerns and conducting structural assessments.
The blaze, reported around 2 a.m. and extinguished by 7:30 a.m., prompted emergency crews to shut down the bridge, a key transit route connecting North and South Lawrence.
No injuries were reported, but traffic disruptions are expected as drivers are directed to alternate routes.
The cause remains under investigation, and a full structural evaluation is underway.
Federal funds are available for repairs, highlighting ongoing concerns about aging infrastructure.
Officials have not provided a reopening timeline.
Un incendio bajo el puente central de Lawrence causó su cierre indefinido debido a preocupaciones de seguridad, sin lesiones, pero las evaluaciones estructurales en curso y las interrupciones del tráfico.