Jacksonville, Fl — WOKV is following breaking news in Clay County. The Shands Bridge is temporarily closed due to a barge striking the structure.
Out of an abundance of caution, bridge inspectors are onsite conducting a thorough assessment.
The Shands Bridge will reopen as soon as it is inspected and deemed safe for travel.
It’s not clear if the barge is part of the construction of a new bridge over the St. Johns River as part of the First Coast Expressway.
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