18-wheeler loses steel coil, causes damage and traffic issues on I-565 westbound exit ramp

DECATUR, Ala. (WHNT) — The Interstate 565 westbound exit ramp to south Interstate 65 was down to one lane after an 18-wheeler lost a steel coil.

According to the Decatur Police Department, this caused damage to the bridge and pavement in the right lane. Traffic was down to the left lane on the interchange.

The Alabama Department of Transportation said the “approach, deck and rail” of the flyover bridge were damaged in several places…

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