Roebling Suspension Bridge reopens, but no trucks allowed

COVINGTON, Ky. (FOX19) - The John A. Roebling Suspension Bridge reopened Friday at 8 p.m. after a two-day closure.

The Roebling Suspension Bridge just reopen after being shut down since Wednesday. Police warn they’ll be patrolling to make sure no one exceeds the 11 ton weight limit. The latest on efforts to repair the Brent Spence Bridge tonight at 10 on @FOX19 pic.twitter.com/UDug0tMCzR
— Brittany Harry (@Fox19BrittanyH) November 14, 2020

Covington police announced the closure Wednesday night after they observed trucks crossing with loads heavier than the bridge can bear.

The trucks were detouring from the Brent Spence Bridge, which was closed indefinitely Wednesday morning following a fiery crash.

“The weight limit on the bridge is only 11 tons. The weight of even an empty semi or a tractor alone far exceeds this limit,” Covington Police Lt. Col. Brian Valenti said in a news release.

Police emphasize commercial vehicles are not permitted to use the bridge.

Cincinnati and Kentucky law enforcement officials say they will be monitoring the traffic and commercial vehicles that don’t comply will be cited.

Beginning at 8 p.m. this evening the Roebling Suspension Bridge will reopen to vehicular traffic.

NO COMMERCIAL VEHICLES ARE PERMITTED TO UTILIZE THE BRIDGE. @CincyPD & KY Police will be monitoring the traffic & commercial vehicles not complying are subject to citations. pic.twitter.com/85ZlhJxjY9
— Cincinnati Police Department (@CincyPD) November 13, 2020

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