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http://wgnsradio.com/sams-club-sign-in-danger-of-falling-down-cms-16068 The City of Murfreesboro’s Fire & Rescue, Police, Engineering, and Codes departments all worked together Thursday morning (11/7/2013) to avert a potential sign collapse at the Sam’s Club on John Rice Boulevard. Murfreesboro Engineer Sam Huddleston notified WGNS that John R. Rice Boulevard was closed to traffic until the damaged sign is repaired. The closure includes no gas being sold at Sam's until the giant interstate sign is fixed. The City of Murfreesboro’s Fire and Rescue, Police, Engineering, and Codes departments all worked together to avert a potential sign collapse at the Sam’s Club on John Rice Boulevard. Murfreesboro Police Department first arrived on the scene to discover a broken beam on a 110’ Sam’s Club sign, causing the sign to lean. (see above WGNS News photo) Murfreesboro Fire and Rescue's Ladder 9 evaluated the situation and contacted City Engineer Sam Huddleston and the Codes department. All were in agreement of the potential disasters that could occur if the sign were to fall. Police blocked access and eventually coned off the areas of John Rice Boulevard at Old Fort Parkway and the entrance to Sam’s Club. A collapse zone was also set up in a portion of the parking lot and the area around the fuel pumps. (Photo below) Yellow tape circles the gas pumps at Sam's Club, and keeps motorists away from the potential fall zone while crews make repairs to the giant sign. According to Captain/Shift Inspector Mark McCluskey, Boom Sign Company has three giant cranes in place to assist with repair or replacement of the sign. (see photo below) “These areas will most likely remain closed for most of the day,” said McCluskey. Sam’s Club is still open for business; however, shoppers will not be able to use the main entrance to the parking lot. This is a major correction, and it is not known how long it will take to complete the repairs. In fact, Huddleston remained on-the-scene while crews were correcting the issue. In the photo below, you can actually see how the two supporting posts are twisted and are not perfectly vertical as they should be.