Bridge inspectors for the Missouri Department of Transportation visited the section of a concrete barrier that was struck by the truck.
On Tuesday afternoon, the truck hit a jersey barrier, causing multiple lanes to close as crews worked to remove the truck. The barrier partially toppled over.
Update: A view of the damage @ WB I-70 over Troost Ave following a barrier crash. pic.twitter.com/achvTnh5PT
— MoDOT Kansas City (@MoDOT_KC) August 2, 2017
Shay Thompson has been charged with driving under the influence in connection with the crash.
District Engineer Brian Kidwell said the impact of the crash also damaged part of the bridge deck on I-70 as well as the barrier, according to a news release from MoDOT.
Inspectors are now determining a fix. MoDOT tweeted one lane of WB I-70 over Troost Ave. will remain closed for at least one to two weeks.
Update: 1 lane of WB I-70 @ Troost Ave in downtown #KC will remain closed at least 1-2 weeks following barrier crash. pic.twitter.com/xyB78tz0sd
— MoDOT Kansas City (@MoDOT_KC) August 2, 2017
A timeline of the repairs has not been determined.
