Overpass crash on Route 251 in Peru: Causes hydraulic fluid leak from farm equipment
Hanging up traffic on Route 251, Peru
On a typical Monday afternoon, Route 251 traffic near Route 6 took a sudden halt. It was all thanks to a John Deere 9RX tractor hauling some hefty farm equipment, which had the audacity to scrape the Seventh Street overpass, leaving a trail of hydraulic fluid over half a mile!
As a result, one northbound lane on Route 251 got boxed in under the 7 Street overpass, causing quite the commotion. IDOT (Illinois Department of Transportation) had to mobilize extra crew members to sort out the traffic chaos.
But that wasn't all. IDOT personnel also swung into action to thoroughly inspect the Seventh Street bridge for any potential damage from the not-so-graceful encounter with the tractor's equipment. Luckily, no injuries were reported in this agricultural adventure gone wrong.
The one-lane closure continued through the evening, making for a long drive home for many commuters, as officials continued to investigate the extent of the overpass damage. Guess next time, they should stick to the open roads! ✌️😉🚜🚧🚨✨👍🚙🚜
On Monday, a John Deere tractor and its heavy machinery sent traffic on Route 251 near Route 6 into a standstill, as it scraped the Seventh Street overpass, causing a trail of fluid. This incident was later featured in the general news, under the category of car-accidents. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) had to dispatch additional crew members to manage the resulting traffic chaos, and inspect the bridge for potential damage. Fortunately, no injuries were reported. Despite the long drive home for many commuters due to the one-lane closure that continued into the evening, officials continued to assess the extent of damage to the overpass.
