Road Closed After Collision On Canal Road
This afternoon [May 22], police responded to a collision on Canal Road in which a container truck “came into contact with a large overhead beam and a retaining wall, causing major damage to the wall and truck.”
A police spokesperson said, “Around 2:40pm Wednesday, 22nd May 2024 police responded to a single vehicle traffic collision on Canal Road in Pembroke.
“Early information suggests that a container truck carrying a 40 foot container was travelling south on Canal Road, when it came into contact with a large overhead beam and a retaining wall, causing major damage to the wall and truck.
“The driver of the truck was not reported to be injured. As a result of this incident, Canal Road has been closed until the truck can be removed and damages to the infrastructure can be assessed.”
In a separate statement a government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works wishes to inform the motoring public that there has been an emergency road closure at the start of Canal Road, adjacent to Marsh Folly Road, due to damage resulting from an accident on Wednesday, 22 May 2024.
“The road closure commenced on Wednesday, 22 May 2024, and remains in effect until further notice. Motorists are advised to exercise caution and avoid the area. The Ministry of Public Works thanks the public in advance for its cooperation and apologises for any inconvenience this may cause.”
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OK, Let’s learn from our serious mistakes. Where are the caution stripes or signs on those beams? Is there a decent height restriction sign near the entrance to Canal Road? I will have to check, not sure. If not, then Public Works will have some explaining to do. We do, post clearance Heights on Gas Station canapés.
Let’s improve our infrastructure and stop tolerating garbage standards. The Causeway Bailey’s Bridges included! Bermuda Roads, Bridges, Walls and Government Buildings are crumbling faster and Faster! Funny how the holes in the Bailey’s bridge article was released today too! Remember when the wall and road collapsed on Middle Road S’Ton back on February 1st? It took nearly 4 Months to finally reopen that lane! Don’t you love the Fruitage of your taxes?!
OK, now we can address the truck and trucker.
“Where are the caution stripes or signs on those beams? Is there a decent height restriction sign near the entrance to Canal Road?”
This is Bermuda. We should not need to “idiot proof” everything as if we are in the United States. There are precious few underpasses in Bermuda and everyone who drives a container truck should know the difference in height between going under The Glebe Road and going under St. John’s Road.
Less than 24 hours till Bermuda Day. Any update?