Tacony-Palmyra Bridge closed to traffic after being struck by cargo ship

The Tacony-Palmyra Bridge is closed to traffic Thursday afternoon after it was struck by a cargo ship, officials said.

The bridge that connects Philadelphia and Burlington County, New Jersey, was open for ships to pass through when a boat struck it around 1:15 p.m., according to the Delaware Bay Coast Guard.

As of 5 p.m., the bridge was still closed to traffic, and crews were assessing and repairing the damage…

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