Traffic disruptions on Deerfoot Trail expected to last days after semi hits northeast overpass

Calgary officials say traffic onDeerfoot Trail will be disrupted forat least the next two days after a semi truck pulling construction equipmentstruck the32nd Avenue N.E. overpass.

Carole Henke, spokesperson for the Calgary Fire Department, said an excavator on the semi's flatbedhit the underside of the bridgeThursday morning, sending chunks of concrete onto DeerfootTrail.

"The good news is that there are no injuries," she said.

Initially, two lanes of southbound Deerfoot were closed as crews cleared the scene. As of 2 p.m., one lane has since reopened.

The 32nd Avenue overpass remainsclosed in both directions, although the exit ramps are accessible. While the bridge is closed, Alberta Transportation will assess the structure's integrity, city officials said.

"The emergency lane closures are in place so debris can be cleared from the road and the underside of the structure," Alberta Transportation said, in a statement.

The Calgary Police Service said officers will assist with traffic control while the bridge is being inspected.

CPStold CBCNews that the driver of the truck has been issued two mandatory court summonses,for careless driving and operation of a commercial vehicle in a prohibited manner.

Police expecttraffic tobe disrupted on southbound Deerfoot Trail approaching the overpassfor at least 48 hours.

They recommended motorists avoid the area and find alternative routes.