TONAWANDA, NY (WKBW) — City of Tonawanda police are investigating after yet another tractor-trailer struck the Young Street Bridge.
Young Street was closed in the area of the bridge during the overnight and early morning hours.
This has been an ongoing issue for the bridge. 7 News has done several stories on the bridge being struck in the past.
- February 2019 — Local business tired of seeing trucks stuck underneath Young Street Bridge
- March 2019 — Neighbors voice concerns over future of Young Street Bridge
- October 2020 — Another tractor-trailer crashes into Young Street Bridge in City of Tonawanda
- December 2020 — Another truck has crashed into the Young Street Bridge in the City of Tonawanda
- January 2021 — Three separate trucks strike City of Tonawanda overpasses in four-day period
- November 2023 — Tractor-trailer striking Young Street Bridge caught on camera
In July 2022, in response to the bridge regularly being struck, local elected leaders came together to announce a project to improve safety in the area. At the time, officials said the design work was underway and construction was anticipated at the end of 2024.
READ MORE: Project announced to improve safety at Young Street Bridge in City of Tonawanda
