Eads Bridge Shut Down Temporarily Due to Barge Accident

ST. LOUIS, MO – A barge accident occurred on Friday, July 1, which caused the Eads Bridge to be shut down temporarily. The bridge was shut down shortly after two a.m. and reopened around 4:40 a.m., after investigators said it was safe. CBS St. Louis reports: The Coast Guard says five barges carrying cement, pot ash and salt were being towed by a northbound vessel on the Mississippi River when they hit one of the bridge piers. The barges were pulled off by other vessels. There were no spills. Source: KMOX Radio Published by barge injury lawyer Gordon, Elias & Seely, LLP

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