A vehicle damaged the iconic Cornwall Covered Bridge in West Cornwall Friday morning and it is expected to remain closed for a week.
According to state police, a vehicle towing a backhoe struck several wood beams that are part of the bridge's roof structure.
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The state Department of Transportation said the upper bracing is damaged and every cross brace has snapped.
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SIGN UP The bridge is located at the intersection of Route 128 and Route 7 and passes over the Housatonic River.
Engineers are analyzing the bridge and it'll remain closed for approximately one week, according to DOT officials.
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There are currently detours in place at the Route 125 and Route 128 intersection, as well as the Route 7 and Route 4 intersection, trooper said.
