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Historic Loys Station Covered Bridge in Frederick closed for repairs after oversized vehicle damages it

FREDERICK, Md. (DC News Now) — The historic Loys Station Covered Bridge was damaged after an oversized vehicle tried to drive through it.

Frederick County officials said the bridge was damaged because the over-height warning portal to the south entrance was destroyed Friday night, going into early Saturday morning, when an oversized vehicle tried to drive through it.

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As a result, Old Frederick Road between New Cut Road to Route 77 has been closed to allow crews to make repairs to the bridge. A detour sign has been placed.

The repairs are expected to take three weeks.

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The Frederick County Sheriff’s Office is also investigating the incident.

Anyone who has information is asked to call the sheriff’s office’s tip line at 301-600-4131.

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