Harford County Bridge Closed For Repairs After Crash During Storm

DARLINGTON, MD — Authorities say a bridge in Harford County remains closed after it sustained damage from a truck crash. The Maryland State Highway Administration is overseeing the repairs on the bridge, which crosses over Deer Creek on MD 161/Darlington Road.

Weather permitting, the closure will last until later this week, according to authorities.

Contractors will install temporary concrete barriers on both sides of the bridge. Officials said damage was done to the walls on the bridge from a crash after 1 p.m. Monday that involved a tractor trailer.

Detours will be in place on MD 161 between US 1/Conowingo Road and MD 155/Level Road, according to state highway officials, via Route 1, MD 136/Priestford Road and Route 155.

Maryland State Police said troopers handled the following from 8 a.m. Sunday to 5 a.m. Tuesday:

• 505 crashes
• 245 disabled/unattended vehicles
• 1,799 calls for service

Harford County saw 10 inches of snow reported in Norrisville as of Tuesday morning following the three-day snowstorm, based on preliminary data.

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• Harford County Gets 'Mixed Bag' During Snowstorm: Glassman