Overnight on Friday, a marina in Pittsburgh faced significant damage as 26 barges, primarily loaded with dry cargo, broke loose and drifted uncontrolled down the Ohio River. This incident led to the closure of two Pittsburgh-area bridges located approximately 2.5 miles apart.
The McKees Rocks Bridge was promptly shut down as a precautionary measure by the McKees Rocks police, who expressed concerns about potential contact with the bridge's sub-structure. Similarly, the West End Bridge was closed in both directions, and rail traffic on the rail bridge to Brunot Island was also halted by Pittsburgh city officials.
