Similar Incident to One in Holland Last Year Occurred in Niles This Week

NILES, MI (WHTC) – M-Dot officials say that the US-12 bridge over M-51 near Niles is currently safe for traffic, but plans to repair the span are in the works after an excavator fastened to a semi’s trailer struck and damaged the bridge’s fascia beam. The right shoulder of eastbound M-12 is blocked off while a more detailed inspection of the bridge is taken next week. The unnamed semi driver will be charged for repairs. A similar incident occurred on US-31 over Washington Avenue in Holland last June; that bridge has not yet been fully repaired.