Fallen concrete closes part of Turcot Interchange
The Turcot Interchange in Montreal.
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A piece of concrete that fell from the Turcot Interchange has closed two ramps leading to westbound Highway 20 Tuesday.
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The ramps from the Decarie Expressway and Highway 15 north were closed as a preventative measure at 5:15 a.m.
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An inspector is onsite near Pullman Street, where the piece fell, to make sure there are no other unstable parts of the structure.
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The area is expected to reopen before 11 a.m.
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Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area.
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