Norfolk Southern said pieces of concrete fell from its bridge onto 87th Street at about 3 a.m. The concrete also took out a traffic signal. No injuries have been reported.
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The collapse has led to the closure of 87th Street between Anthony and South Chicago avenues as crews clean up the debris. The CTA is rerouting buses around the closure.
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Norfolk Southern said its inspectors have determined that the bridge is structurally sound and rail operations resumed at around 4 a.m. The railroad said it is working with authorities to complete repairs and reopen the street.
"Norfolk Southern is committed to working safely in the communities we serve. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this incident," the railroad said.