Bridge meltdown sparks chaos on I95: Demolition crew battles to restore order.
So, it looks like the good ol’ Fairfield Avenue span couldn’t handle the heat of the fire and decided to take an impromptu vacation from being an actual bridge. I mean, who needs a fully intact bridge these days anyway, right?
Workers were back in Norwalk over the weekend to finish demolishing the Connecticut bridge that basically went up in flames thanks to a gas-filled tanker truck that had a bit of a meltdown on Interstate 95. Talk about a hot mess. Literally.
Both sides of the highway remain closed between Exits 14 and 16 as crews try to clean up the debris and make the area safe for all you lovely drivers out there. Because we all know how much you enjoy sitting in traffic and watching construction workers play real-life Tetris with concrete slabs.
And let’s not forget about the poor drivers who have to find alternate routes and deal with detours just to avoid the chaos. I can only imagine the frustration of trying to navigate through a maze of orange cones and flashing lights while praying you don’t accidentally end up in a construction zone.
But hey, at least the officials are urging everyone to use caution when passing through the area. Because clearly, we all need a reminder to not drive like a maniac through a construction site where people are literally risking their lives to fix the mess that someone else created.
In the meantime, while crews are playing real-life Jenga with pieces of the bridge, drivers are advised to plan ahead and allow for extra travel time. Because who doesn’t love adding an extra hour to their commute just for the fun of it?
And let’s not forget about the importance of maintaining infrastructure and ensuring the safety of all travelers on the road. Because nothing says “safety first” like a bridge that decides to spontaneously combust in the middle of rush hour.
So, here’s to hoping that the demolition work gets completed soon and we can all go back to pretending that our daily commute isn’t a complete disaster waiting to happen. Until then, buckle up, stay patient, and try not to lose your sanity in the never-ending sea of construction chaos. Cheers to the joys of modern transportation!