WORCESTER, MASS. (WHDH) - Worcester police urged rush-hour drivers to avoid Green Street after a tractor-trailer struck a bridge Thursday evening.

The area between Winter Street and Francis J McGrath Boulevard was temporarily closed around 4 p.m. as crews worked to clear the scene and determine if any structural damage was done to the bridge.

SKY7 HD flew over the scene where damage could be seen to the top of the truck.

The driver of the truck that was carrying 43,000 pounds of copper, was cited.

No damage was done and the road has since reopened.

The incident remains under investigation. There has been no word on any injuries.

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