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Cargo ship hits Tacony-Palmyra Bridge leaving it stuck open

Cargo ship hits Tacony-Palmyra Bridge leaving it stuck open

Thairath•International•20m ago

Reader Briefing

A cargo ship collided with the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge over the Delaware River, leaving the bridge stuck open and causing severe traffic congestion.

  • •A cargo ship struck the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge on a Thursday.
  • •The collision caused the bridge to remain open, halting vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
  • •The bridge connects Palmyra, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
  • •No injuries were reported following the incident.

Overview

  • •A cargo ship collided with the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge on a Thursday.
  • •The Tacony-Palmyra Bridge became stuck in the open position, preventing vehicles and pedestrians from crossing.
  • •Heavy traffic congestion occurred between Palmyra, New Jersey, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, particularly on the Philadelphia side.
  • •Ed Nelson, a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, stated the impact caused the 1,115-meter bridge to remain open.
  • •The Burlington County Bridge Commission ordered the indefinite closure of the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge for vehicles and pedestrians.
  • •Officials are inspecting the structure and damaged areas of the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge to assess safety before reopening.
  • •2025 estimates indicate the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge supports up to 76,200 cars per day.
  • •A 2026 national bridge inspection by the Federal Highway Administration rated the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge's overall condition as fair.

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Key Entities

Place

Tacony-Palmyra Bridge(สะพานทาโคนี-พาลไมรา)ℹ️
A toll bridge spanning the Delaware River that connects New Jersey and Philadelphia.
Delaware River(แม่น้ำเดลาแวร์)ℹ️
The river crossed by the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge in the United States.
New Jersey(นิวเจอร์ซีย์)ℹ️
A US state connected to Philadelphia via the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge.
Philadelphia(ฟิลาเดลเฟีย)ℹ️
A city in Pennsylvania connected to New Jersey via the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge.
Palmyra(พาลไมรา)ℹ️
A town in New Jersey connected to Philadelphia via the Tacony-Palmyra Bridge.
Pennsylvania(เพนซิลเวเนีย)ℹ️
A US state where Philadelphia is located.

Person

Ed Nelson(เอ็ด นีลสัน)ℹ️
A member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Organization

Burlington County Bridge Commission(คณะกรรมการสะพานเบอร์ลิงตันเคาน์ตี)ℹ️
The agency responsible for the care and maintenance of the bridge.
Federal Highway Administration(สำนักงานบริหารทางหลวงกลางสหรัฐฯ)ℹ️
The agency that conducted the 2026 national bridge inspection.