Bridge over Union Road closed due to hazard, Polk County NC


The bridge over Union Road at mile marker 173 has been closed due to a hazardous condition. The closure affects the eastbound side. Emergency units and the Department of Transportation are involved in managing the situation. A van was seen broken down nearby, possibly related to the incident.
Audio|Source: Polk County Sheriff, Fire, and EMS
02:19
Transcript:
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Okay, 10.4, it is going to be the bridge at mile marker 173 that goes over top of Union Road.
00:11
104. If you talk to them again, by zone it's about two foot wide by about five foot long.
00:24
(name withheld).
00:25
I climb 15th and quarters, Bruce is fine.
00:30
Mr. 15, okay?
00:34
234 to windie to shut that lane down until they can get out there.
00:41
Bound side shut down.
00:46
Okay,
00:47
commission 18 on scene.
00:51
Mission 18, 1241.
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The Combeian 1241 destination.
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The H1, 1241.
01:04
The H1, 1241.
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239. Go ahead.
01:20
About there about the 175 mile marker, eastbound side, you should be able to come up to the cut through, turn around and go back and check on her.
01:29
There was a van.
01:30
It looked like she was broke down.
01:32
It might have been from this if you want to check on her on your way in.
01:38
24. I'm coming up the 2201 ballot 74.
01:47
239, is it in the left or right lane?
01:53
Gee, 234.9, it's going to be right lane.
02:00
234. 234.
02:02
Mount TMC is going to advise the OT again.
02:10
Okay, 10-4[1], I've also made contact with one of the local DOTs, and he was going to try to get a hold of the bridge crew to let them know as well.
02:18
That way, if they didn't get a hold of them.
Police codes explained
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10-4: Acknowledgment / OK
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Polk County, NC
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