Crash involving pair of tractor trailers shuts down Alligator River Bridge

The Lindsey C. Warren Bridge over the Alligator River. [Courtesy NCDOT]

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.

Travelers are advised to use alternate routes, either via U.S. 264 and N.C. 94 through Swan Quarter, or U.S. 158 and U.S. 17 via Elizabeth City.

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