Traffic diverted near bridge in Big Island, Big Island VA
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, emergency officials coordinated a traffic diversion near the bridge in Big Island, directing all vehicles to reroute via Route 501 after a possible obstruction involving a tractor-trailer near the parkway.
Audio|Heard on: Amherst County Public Safety
Listen to dispatch call
01:18
Transcript:
00:00
Yes ma'am, I know y'all are busy, but when Big Island marks up, can you get them to shut it down right there at the bridge to divert all traffic to 501?
00:09
Chief Two, unit 804 is talking directly to that for you right now.
00:30
Big Island Command to Amherst County.
00:38
This is Amherst Command, go ahead.
00:45
Big Island Chief Two, this is Command, go ahead.
00:54
We’ll truck out shortly.
00:56
Here’s your direction.
00:57
Do you want to direct all traffic across the bridge?
01:04
Yes, sir. All traffic across the bridge.
01:08
Nothing can come eastbound past you.
01:10
We’ve got a tractor-trailer over here right at the parkway.
01:17
Acknowledged.
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Location mentioned:
US-501, Big Island, VA
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