All articles tagged with #barge incident
Several barges broke loose on the Ohio River, prompting the closure of the McKees Rocks Bridge for inspection. The bridge has since reopened after being deemed safe. The incident caused concerns about potential damage to the bridge and disruptions to river traffic in the Pittsburgh area.
A barge struck a bridge over the Arkansas River in Oklahoma, leading to the closure of South US Highway 59 as the bridge, which crosses the river at the Robert S. Kerr Reservoir, requires inspection. No injuries were reported on the highway or the barge, and the cause of the collision is currently unknown. This incident occurred as engineers in Maryland worked to lift a section of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge after a cargo ship crashed into one of its main supports.