Tacony-Palmyra Bridge back open after reported cargo ship strike

TRAFFIC Tacony-Palmyra Bridge back open after reported cargo ship strike Tacony-Palmyra Bridge back open after reported cargo ship strike WPVI By 6abc Digital Staff , Briana Smith Friday, November 13, 2026 5:38AM Share PALMYRA, N.J. (WPVI) -- The Tacony-Palmyra Bridge has reopened to vehicular traffic after Burlington County officials believe it was struck by a cargo ship on Thursday. It was closed for more than 6 hours. Chopper 6 was overhead as crews inspected the bridge. A metal railing and portions of a brick column had minor damage. Officials said the drawbridges were open for marine traffic at the time of the incident, which happened around 1 p.m. Traffic was snarled in both New Jersey and Philadelphia. What would normally be a two-hour commute home to Northeast Philadelphia for Rebecca Halper turned into five hours. Chopper 6 over Tacony-Palmyra Bridge after cargo ship strike "It was unbelievable. By the time we got there, there were so many cars behind us. It was really a lot of traffic," she said. Crews remained on site for hours to complete repairs and conduct mechanical tests to ensure the bridge was safe to reopen. Heavy hail piles up like snow in parts of Delaware County 'It was just epic': Cape May diver among first to explore SS United States after historic sinking 15 minutes ago 5 people are shot in DC, including 1 killed at a gym, and then suspect kills himself 1 hour ago One man who was fishing at the Frankford boat launch said he witnessed the incident. "I'm almost positive I seen the back end hit that thing, and then all of a sudden the bridge ain't closing," the man said. The bridge has two lanes open to vehicle traffic only. The third lane remains closed so crews can fix the pedestrian sidewalk. However, Halper plans on finding an alternate route in the near future. "I don't know if they need a new bridge, but I would be a little nervous right now, a little skeptical. But that's just the way I am," said Halper. No injuries have been reported. Officials say the cause of the collision is under investigation. Report a correction or typo Copyright © 2026 WPVI-TV. All Rights Reserved. Related Topics TRAFFIC PALMYRA NEW JERSEY BURLINGTON COUNTY BRIDGE Watch Live ON NOW Heavy hail piles up like snow in parts of Delaware County 'It was just epic': Cape May diver among first to explore SS United States after historic sinking 15 minutes ago 5 people are shot in DC, including 1 killed at a gym, and then suspect kills himself 1 hour ago Man shot by Philadelphia police after traffic stop has died, sources say AccuWeather: Feeling like a wet winter day in the Philadelphia region 1 hour ago