Overview

• The truck carrying a wind turbine part became wedged under the Mount Crosby Road Bridge early Friday morning, severely damaging the structure.
• Authorities removed the turbine section overnight in small increments, allowing engineers to begin assessing the extent of the damage.
• The westbound lane of the Warrego Highway remains closed, forcing motorists to take 30-minute detours, with the eastbound lane still operational.
• Initial investigations suggest the truck driver did not follow pilot vehicle instructions to use a designated off-ramp, leading to the collision.
• Local officials warn the overpass could remain closed for over a year, mirroring timelines from similar past incidents requiring extensive structural repairs.