Merced County, CA : Applegate overpass in Merced County reopens after major crash damaged bridge on Sunday, 18th November 2018

Local businesses that experienced a sharp drop in sales were pleased when the Applegate Road bridge over Highway 99 reopened to traffic on Sunday, more than five weeks after a truck’s cargo slammed into it and caused structural damage.

The collision shut down the overpass, which is a crucial bridge connecting residents to the north and northbound highway travelers to the sprawling shopping center south of the highway. A detour route was set up through Atwater Boulevard and Commerce Avenue.

“I’m so happy it’s open before the holidays,” said Kamal Dhaliwal, owner of the Arco gas station.

Dhaliwal said her daily sales went down 30 percent during the bridge closure. But other businesses in the area were hit with 50 to 70 percent drops in sales, she said.

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