What happened
After completing a landing on runway 12R, the MD-88 was instructed by ground control to cross runway 22 and proceed to the gate. While taxiing toward gate 26 via taxiway Zulu, the left wing of the aircraft struck a parked forklift as well as a truck and trailer that was loaded with aluminum siding material.
The pilot reported that the aircraft was being operated along the centerline of the taxiway during the incident. The crew was unaware that a collision had occurred until the aircraft reached the terminal.
Findings
At the time of the incident, taxiway Zulu was closed due to ongoing construction. However, this closure had not been communicated via the ATIS, NOTAMs, or the company dispatcher's release. Additionally, the ground controller did not notify the flight that taxiway Zulu was closed to traffic.