PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Tacony-Palmyra Bridge reopened late Thursday night after a large cargo vessel struck it, causing minor damage and shutting the bridge down completely for hours.
The bridge was thoroughly evaluated after the incident before it was cleared to reopen.
It's not yet clear exactly how the accident, which took place at around 1 p.m. Thursday, occurred.
Officials said the bridge was unable to fully close after the collision.
The closure backed up traffic on both sides of the bridge through rush hour, particularly choking the Philadelphia side. Other bridges over the Delaware River also saw increased congestion as a result of the closure.
No injuries were reported in the incident.
State Rep. Ed Neilson said that authorities believe traffic will return to normal on Friday.
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