Interstate 376 eastbound in Shenango Township, Mercer County is reopened to through traffic near the Route 318 bridge.

Both lanes of the interstate were closed after the boom of a tractor trailer struck the bridge at approximately 11:00 AM on December 7, causing substantial damage to the structure. The bridge was demolished starting at 7:00 AM today. The debris was removed from the roadway and the interstate was reopened at approximately 8:00 PM today.

Route 318 remains closed at the bridge. A detour is posted using Route 18 and I-376 westbound.    

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 Contact: Jill Harry, 814-678-5035 or jharry@pa.gov