A crash Wednesday morning involving a pair of tractor trailers shut down the Lindsey C. Warren Bridge that carries U.S. 64 over the Alligator River between Dare and Tyrrell counties.
The wreck happened around 8:30 a.m. near the foot of the bridge on the Tyrrell County side.
Dare County Sheriff’s Office Major Jeff Derringer said the bridge would reopen around midday, and traffic was moving again at 12 p.m.
The N.C. Highway Patrol is investigating the wreck.
Heads up, Outer Banks travelers: The Alligator River Bridge on US-64 between Dare and Tyrrell Counties is CLOSED due to a head-on vehicle crash. At this time, we do not have a timeline on when it will reopen. Detours around the bridge are NC94 to US264 and US17 to US158. pic.twitter.com/rkNOHCFAVn
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