Traffic & Transit

Wind-Blown Barge Damages 100th Street Bridge; Span Closed For Two Weeks

The Chicago Department of Transportation said a barge became unmoored early Wednesday due to high winds and damaged the bridge.

(CBS Chicago)

CHICAGO (CBS) — The 100th Street bridge over the Calumet River has been closed for repairs, after a barge came loose amid high winds on Wednesday and struck the underside of the bridge.

The Chicago Department of Transportation said a barge became unmoored early Wednesday due to high winds, and damaged the underside of the movable 100th Street bridge.

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