Louisville’s “Can Opener” Has Claimed 9 Vehicles
Nine vehicles hit the railroad bridge at 3rd and Winkler near the University of Louisville campus during the first three days of the two-month I-65 summer shutdown.
City and state workers checked a warning system that was installed five years ago Wednesday. The laser height detection system is mounted on poles near the bridge. Once a vehicle that is large enough passes, it triggers the over-height warning sign ahead of the underpass. On Third Street heading south, the sign tells drivers to turn left onto Eastern Parkway before the bridge. I-65 project spokesperson Mindy Peterson said the state added large orange messaging signs as a further warning.
KYTC said they will review their signs and message boards around the region to reduce confusion as the summer shutdown continues. By the way, we found a website that tracks the Can Opener – https://www.louisvillecanopener.live/