The low-clearance Third Street bridge underpass known as the “Can Opener” is infamous for peeling the tops clean off tractor-trailers.
It has recently found itself at the forefront of Louisville’s zeitgeist once again. While there is a long history of truck drivers ignoring the prominently-displayed “11-foot-8-inch” sign, recent I-65 construction closure saw an influx of victims.
Detours shepherded trucks directly into the jaws of the proverbial beast.
One local artist, John Embry, has capitalized on Louisville’s fascination with this cultural icon by designing and selling t-shirts. The shirts are now sold at the Frazier History Museum gift shop…