Talmadge Memorial Bridge Deemed Structurally Sound After Crane Hit

Talmadge Memorial Bridge deemed structurally sound after crane hit

The Talmadge Memorial Bridge in Savannah has reopened to traffic after a crane boom struck the structure Friday afternoon, according to the Savannah Fire Department.

Talmadge Bridge shut down in both directions due to crane strike

The Talmadge Bridge is shut down in both directions.

Crane strikes bridge connecting SC to GA, diverting traffic

The Talmadge Memorial Bridge, which connects South Carolina and coastal Georgia, is closed after being struck by a crane.

Talmadge Bridge reopens following crane crash

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) — A crane being towed by a tugboat in the Savannah River hit Talmadge Memorial Bridge Friday afternoon and fell into the water, officials confirmed. The bridge reopened to traffic going both ways, Savannah Police Department announced as of 5:54 p.m. The U.S. Coast Guard has also cleared the Savannah River channel for boat traffic starting at 10:30 p.m. Friday, with no restrictions, a Georgia Ports Authority spokesperson said…

Barge crane hits Savannah River bridge - The Current

Traffic operations on the Savannah River were suspended after a barge crane hit the Talmadge Bridge, causing it to collapse into the river. The Current is an inclusive nonprofit, non-partisan news organization providing in-depth watchdog journalism for Savannah and Coastal Georgia’s communities.