Truck Gets Stuck on Rochester Highway Near Bridge

The semi-truck went over the guard rail and struck the flyover above, causing lane closures.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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A semi-truck became stuck on 490 West near the Frederick Douglass Susan B. Anthony Bridge in Rochester, New York on Thursday night. The truck appeared to have gone over the guard rail, raising it into the air, where it struck the flyover above. One lane was closed, but traffic was still passing by slowly.

Why it matters

Incidents like this on major highways can cause significant traffic delays and raise safety concerns, especially near critical infrastructure like bridges. The Frederick Douglass Susan B. Anthony Bridge is an important connection point in Rochester's transportation network.

The details

According to the report, the semi-truck went over the guard rail and struck the flyover above, causing the truck to become stuck. One lane was closed due to the incident, but traffic was still able to pass by slowly.

  • The incident occurred on Thursday night, February 13, 2026.

The players

New York State Police

The state police were contacted to determine if there were any injuries related to the incident.

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What’s next

State police are investigating the incident to determine the cause and whether any injuries occurred.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of highway safety and the potential for disruptions to traffic flow when accidents occur, especially near critical infrastructure like bridges.