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Bridge Damage Stops Barge Traffic on Ark. River

Maritime Activity Reports, Inc.

January 22, 2014

The Associated Press reported that barge traffic has ceased on the Arkansas River after damage was discovered on a bridge in western Arkansas.

Officials say bridge inspectors will assess the damage and arrange repairs accordingly. Until then, rail traffic will also be diverted until the bridge is fixed.
 

Sources: AP, staff