Radnor officials hope new traffic equipment will finally solve its recurring problem of crushed trucks, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for the Daily Times.

According to township officials, 127 trucks have hit the lowAmtrak bridge on King of Prussia Road from 2008 through 2021.

The accidents block a major roadway and can close the road for hours.

Contractors installed an early warning system this month at the underpass.

The warning system has a mast with an arm resembling a traffic signal.  A sign indicating the bridge height of 10 feet and 10 inches will be attached to the arm, and there will be flashing signal beacons.

“The hope with this is that oversized vehicles will strike the warning bar first, with enough time to allow them to stop before they hit the bridge,” according to the township’s press release.

State grants secured with the help of state Rep. Lisa Borowski paid for $120,000 of the system’s cost, with the township kicking in another $5,000.

Rep. Browski is well acquainted with the problem, having dealt with it during her time as a township commissioner, township officials said.

Find out more about this latest effort to prevent crushed trucks at the Amtrak bridge on King of Prussia Road in Radnor in the Daily Times.