A cargo ship crashed on Thursday with the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge, which crosses over the Delaware River in the United States, causing traffic disruptions between New Jersey and Philadelphia.
The incident does not report injured persons as the crash caused the bridge to be closed over a period of time.
The 1,115m-long bridge reopened Thursday evening, but one lane of traffic remained closed. The incident also triggered considerable traffic burden on Philadelphia’s side.
The US Coast Guard announced that the 180m-long Strategic Alliance ship, which sails under the flag of Singapore, is anchored next to an object of the company ınder Morganı in Bristol, where it is undergoing inspection.
According to authorities, the mobile bridge was set up to allow ships to pass when the crash occurred about 13:15. It remained open after the crossing was completed, as another ship was scheduled to cross.
The Tacony-Pammyra Bridge is part of Route 7350 and connects the town of Palmyra to the Tacony district in northeast Philadelphia. It has three lanes, and according to estimates for 2025, there are up to 76 thousand and 200 vehicles per day.
Opened in 1929, the bridge is paid, and according to 2026 data from the National Inventor of the Federal Highway Administration, it is estimated to be in a satisfying condition. While the street area has been assessed as good, substructurals and superstructures have received a satisfactory assessment.
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