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Barge Strikes Iowa Bridge Over Mississippi

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Barge Strikes Iowa Bridge Over Mississippi

May 20, 2024

Work to raise a sunken barge continued May 15, nearly a week after a tow struck the Fort Madison, Iowa, bridge over the Mississippi River on May 9. Read More

Low-Water Woes Continue On Ohio, LMR A drone photo shows low-water conditions at Ohio River Mile 974 near Mound City, Ill., including some of the barges that had grounded in the area recently. (Photo by Zoe Dillworth)

A drone photo shows low-water conditions at Ohio River Mile 974 near Mound City, Ill., including some of the barges that had grounded in the area recently. (Photo by Zoe Dillworth)

Low-Water Woes Continue On Ohio, LMR

October 14, 2022

With no rain relief in sight, historic low water on the inland river system continues to block channels, restrict tow sizes, cause light-loading and slow or halt traffic, affecting… Read More