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I-40 bridge over Mississippi River to remain closed indefinitely

Light traffic on the I-40 bridge over the Mississippi River between Memphis and eastern Arkansas.

The Interstate 40 bridge connecting Memphis, Tennessee, to Arkansas will remain closed at least several weeks for repairs.

During a May 11 routine inspection of the bridge, an Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) engineer spotted a fractured beam.

Related: Crack in I-40 bridge shuts down traffic between Tennessee, Arkansas

“We need to get people off the bridge immediately,” he warned, according to the recording of his 911 call.

ARDOT immediately shut down the bridge to avert a potential...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/i-40-bridge-over-mississippi-river-to-remain-closed-indefinitely

Crack in I-40 bridge shuts down traffic between Tennessee, Arkansas

Crack in I-40 bridge that connects Arkansas and Tennessee.

ICYMI – the #40MSRiverBridge remains closed until further notice. A significant fracture was found during a routine inspection. We and @myTDOT are working together to safeguard all travelers (road & water) and then reopen these paths to the public as soon as safely possible. pic.twitter.com/D6DXwlH5Cf

— Arkansas DOT (@myARDOT) May 12, 2021

The six-lane Interstate 40 bridge linking Arkansas and Tennessee was shut down Tuesday afternoon after authorities said they found a crack in the center...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/crack-in-i-40-bridge-shuts-down-traffic-between-tennessee-arkansas

5 weird things spilled out of trucks

Flipped tractor-trailer with freight spilled across the median.

Accidents happen, even to the best truckers on America’s highways. Sometimes freight ends up scattered across the road, and occasionally it’s something people may not expect. These are five fairly odd things that have spilled out of or fallen off of trucks.

All abuzz

A semi carrying more than 450 beehives rolled over near Lynwood, Washington, in the predawn hours of April 17, 2015. It happened on the I-5 median at the I-405 interchange. The driver of the truck was not injured.

The hives contained...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/5-weird-things-spilled-out-of-trucks

America’s scariest bridges for truckers: Part 5

Burlington-Bristol Bridge under sunny skies.

Based on comments posted to the FreightWaves Facebook page, there are more bridges that wrack the nerves of some truckers and other drivers, especially during rough weather.

Williamsburg Bridge

The Williamsburg Bridge is a suspension bridge in New York City. It crosses the East River, connecting the Lower East Side of Manhattan with Interstate 278 in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn. Completed in 1903, it was the longest suspension bridge span in the world until 1924.

“You want scary?...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/americas-scariest-bridges-for-truckers-part-5

America’s scariest bridges for truckers: Part 4

Ship going under the Confederation Bridge in eastern Canada.

White-knuckle drives are common for truckers on many of America’s bridges, especially during intense weather. But even on nice days, the narrow lanes and tall heights of some bridges can be nerve-racking. These are four more of the scariest bridges, according to comments on the FreightWaves Facebook page.

Outerbridge Crossing

The Outerbridge Crossing — also known as simply the Outerbridge — is a cantilever bridge that spans the Staten Island Sound between Perth Amboy, New Jersey, and Staten...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/americas-scariest-bridges-for-truckers-part-4

Most unforgiving bridges for truckers in the US

Tractor-trailer barely clearing an overpass.

Some bridges just weren’t designed for big trucks, resulting in dangerously low clearances beneath them. The following are just a few of the most unforgiving overpasses that drivers shouldn’t underestimate.

Independence Avenue Bridge (Kansas City, Missouri)

This bridge has been notoriously dangerous to tractor-trailer drivers for years. They routinely get pinned under the 12-foot-high railroad overpass in the Wilson Road area on Kansas City’s northeast side.

In November, it happened three times in...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/most-unforgiving-bridges-for-truckers-in-the-us

Truck-gobbling Missouri bridge a social media star

A 1912-era bridge in Kansas City, Missouri, is so notorious among motorists, it has its own Twitter and Facebook page titled “The Bridge on Independence Ave.”

The satirical page proclaims, “I have been feasting on your human concoctions for decades. Your wheeled steel boxes are quite delicious. Please feed me more!”

The Facebook page and Twitter account show recent pictures of accidents between trucks and the Independence Avenue bridge, which has only 12 feet of clearance.

Shawn Lauby, director of...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/missouri-bridge-a-social-media-star

Smart Ropes Improve Mooring Safety Onboard Vessels

  • Wilhelmsen’s Smart Ropes system is ready to dramatically improve mooring safety onboard vessels.
  • Equipped with the latest wireless communication system to transfer the recorded data.
  • Specifically designed for safe mooring operations and avert rope failure risk.

Developed and refined over the past three years, Wilhelmsen’s Smart Ropes system is poised to dramatically improve mooring safety onboard vessels.

Based on the experience from rigorous testing aboard a working ro-ro vessel, all parts of...

https://mfame.guru/smart-ropes-improve-mooring-safety-onboard-vessels/

Barge collides into Florida bridge as Hurricane Sally approaches (with forecast video)

Pensacola Bay Bridge in Florida.

The 3-mile bridge that connects Pensacola to Gulf Breeze has been shut down due to a barge that has broken loose and is wedged under the bridge (Source: Gil Osterloh) #HurricaneSally #Pensacola pic.twitter.com/w2xIaMJkuX

— Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Florida (@CityofDestin) September 15, 2020

The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) closed the Pensacola Bay Bridge due to winds from Hurricane Sally, but the bridge may have to stay closed a bit longer than expected.

Ian Satter, an FDOT...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/barge-collides-into-florida-bridge-as-hurricane-sally-approaches-with-forecast-video

Inexperience of Mate in Narrow Waterways Results in Allision of Tow With Bridge

The Incident

On March 1, 2016, about 0322 local time, the open barge SJ-199 being pushed by the tugboat Kodiak allided with the North Landing Bridge at mile marker 20.2 in Chesapeake, Virginia. Just before the allision, the tow had run over a mooring dolphin on the north side of the river 750 yards from the bridge. Although the vessel incurred no damage, the barge and the bridge sustained an estimated total of $275,000 in damage. No pollution or injuries were reported.

The Waterways

With a crew of...

http://mfame.guru/inexperience-of-mate-in-narrow-waterways-results-in-allision-of-tow-with-bridge/

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