Traffic between Pennsylvania and New Jersey is disrupted after a large cargo ship crashed on the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge Thursday, according to Pennsylvania State Representative Ed Neilson.
The accident occurred around 1 p.m. on November 12, while the bridge was open and the ship was passing under it.
Following the accident, the bridge suffered minor damage and cannot close.
Anyone planning to cross the bridge is advised to find alternative routes.
For this reason, congestion and heavier traffic levels should be expected on other bridges between New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Authorities say no injuries were reported.
Authorities did not say whether the accident was weather-related, but it occurred as severe storms moved through the area.
NBC10 saw crews assessing the bridge’s structure. It is not yet known when crews will complete repairs or when it will reopen to cars.
The vessel is currently docked in Fairless Hills and crews will be on site to assess any potential damage.
The investigation is ongoing.
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