Jamestown  (CSi) Traffic did not take long to back up on Highway 281 South, to 17th street SW   from a long load semi carrying a over size propane tank that could not make the corner coming off the I-94 eastbound exit, attempting to turn south onto Highway 281 at 8:30-a.m., Thursday.

  • Long Load Semi stuck on 281 bridge CSi Long Load Semi stuck on 281 bridge CSi
  • Long Load Semi stuck on 281 bridge CSi Long Load Semi stuck on 281 bridge CSi
  • Long Load Semi stuck on 281 bridge CSi Long Load Semi stuck on 281 bridge CSi
  • Long Load Semi stuck on 281 bridge CSi Long Load Semi stuck on 281 bridge CSi
  • Long Load Semi stuck on 281 bridge CSi Long Load Semi stuck on 281 bridge CSi
     

The long load rig got hung up on the cement divider, due to restricted turning, in the Highway 281 road construction area.

Jamestown Assistant Police Chief, Major Justin Blinsky on scene reported the backup occurred in both directions, on Highway 281 at the I-94 overpass .

Jamestown Police directed traffic around the hung up semi,  to the North bound lane until the rig could be freed.

The scene was cleared about 9-a.m.

Damage occurred to the cement divider , and the truck, along with traffic control poles.