KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Maryville Pike in Knox County has been closed indefinitely on Friday, according to a Tennessee Dept. Of Transportation spokesperson.

Maryville Pike is closed between Berry Road and Alberta Drive while crews work to repair a damaged railroad bridge over the roadway.

TDOT spokesperson Mark Nagi said a commercial vehicle reportedly struck the railroad pass over the road near Alberta Drive, causing the roadway to be closed indefinitely.

Traffic in the area is being diverted to alternate routes.

  • Damage on the railroad bridge above Maryville Pike (WATE)
  • Concrete on Maryville Pike after a vehicle hit the railroad bridge above (WATE)
  • Damage on the railroad bridge above Maryville Pike (WATE)
  • Maryville Pike closed after a vehicle hit an overpass over the road (WATE)(

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