Onondaga Lake Parkway

Traffic Alert: Truck Strikes Bridge on Onondaga Lake Parkway

Benjamin Townsend — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:54:15 +0000

Traffic Alert: Truck Strikes Bridge on Onondaga Lake Parkway Benjamin Townsend Fri, 04/26/2024 - 08:54 AM

Salina, NY — Early this morning at approximately 8:18 AM, a large box truck collided with the low railroad bridge on Onondaga Lake Parkway, near the village of Liverpool. The accident has prompted a complete closure of the parkway in both directions as emergency services work to assess the damage and clear the scene.

Despite multiple signs warning against commercial vehicles on the parkway and traffic control measures in place, the bridge, known for its low clearance, continues to be a hotspot for collisions. Local authorities are on-site managing the situation and investigating the cause of the crash.

Commuters are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes. Further updates will be provided as they become available.

Update 9:28 AM: Truck Freed from Bridge, Onondaga Lake Parkway Still Closed
The box truck that earlier today struck the railroad bridge on Onondaga Lake Parkway has been removed as of 9:23 AM. The vehicle is identified as belonging to Ryder Trucks, a company known for its comprehensive range of transportation and logistics services including fleet management, vehicle leasing, and supply chain solutions.

Despite the truck's removal, Onondaga Lake Parkway remains closed to traffic. Cleanup crews are currently at the scene, working to clear the debris left from the collision. The parkway continues to be off-limits as officials ensure all hazards are addressed before reopening the road to the public.

Update 9:38: Parkway reopened to eastbound traffic (towards the city). Westbound traffic remains closed while the truck is removed.

Update 9:45: Traffic re-opened in both directions.

Box Truck strikes OLP Bridge

Benjamin Townsend — Fri, 31 Mar 2023 16:13:23 +0000

Box Truck strikes OLP Bridge Benjamin Townsend Fri, 03/31/2023 - 12:13 PM

A box truck traveling westbound on Onondaga Lake Parkway collided with the railroad bridge on Friday morning, causing the truck to slide into a ditch alongside the roadway. The incident occurred in Salina, NY, and the Sheriff's Office is currently on the scene. Crews are working to right the truck and remove it from the roadway. Motorists are advised to avoid the area if possible and to exercise caution if driving in the vicinity. We will provide updates as more information becomes available.

NYS DOT UPDATE: NY 370 WB, Between Park St and Oswego St All lanes closed at 12:30 PM due to crash at 11:25 AM for up to 2 more hours

Update 2:15PM: The vehicle has been removed from the roadway and all lanes of Onondaga Lake Parkway are now re-open.

Tractor Trailer strikes Parkway Railway Bridge

Benjamin Townsend — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 17:41:33 +0000

Tractor Trailer strikes Parkway Railway Bridge Benjamin Townsend Mon, 03/20/2023 - 01:41 PM

Monday March 20th, a motor vehicle accident occurred on Onondaga Lake Parkway around 1 PM. A Tractor trailer traveling Westbound towards the village of Liverpool struck the railroad bridge over the parkway. Fortunately, the driver was not injured, according to the report from the scene.

The impact of the tractor trailer colliding with the railroad bridge was significant, resulting in the destruction of the vehicle and scattering of its contents and pieces of the trailer. The force of the collision caused superficial damage to the bridge.

As the emergency crews arrived on the scene, they found the wreckage of the tractor trailer strewn across the roadway. The debris from the vehicle and its contents was scattered over a considerable distance, making the cleanup a challenging and time-consuming process.

The impact of the collision was so severe that several pieces of the trailer had become dislodged and had fallen onto the roadway, creating an additional hazard for the cleanup crew. The crew worked diligently to remove the debris, using heavy tow trucks to clear the roadway as quickly and safely as possible.

The incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of paying attention to posted signs and warning systems. Despite the presence of advanced technology, such as the laser-based vehicle height detection system, some drivers still fail to heed the warnings and end up colliding with the bridge.

The incident caused the roadway to be closed to traffic from 1 PM until 7 PM while emergency crews cleared the roadway of the vehicle and debris. This bridge is frequently struck and is well known to locals for the frequency with which it is struck by overheight vehicles that miss the signs and laser-based vehicle height detection and warning system.

The bridge's height is 10 feet 9 inches, and despite the warning systems in place, it remains a challenge for some drivers to navigate. The incident serves as a reminder for drivers to be aware of the height of their vehicles and to pay attention to the posted signs and warning systems.

Update 3:10 PM: Both westbound lanes (towards the Village of Liverpool) remain closed and one eastbound lane (towards syracuse/I81/Destiny) is also closed. Consider taking alternate routes if possible to avoid congestion.

Update 6:40 PM: One westbound lane has reopened, crews still working to clean up the damaged truck and trailer from the right lane.

Update 7:09 PM: All lanes now re-open.