MCKEESPORT, Pa. — The Duquesne-McKeesport Bridge has reopened Thursday morning after being hit by a runaway barge.
It happened just after midnight when the barges broke free from a tow boat on the Monongahela River. Crews said one of the bridge piers had minor damage.
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The bridge was closed to traffic while it was inspected by engineers from PennDOT.
The U.S. Coast Guard said there is a two mile closure on the Monongahela River from river mile 13 to 15 to ensure the safety of people on the river.
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