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Runaway Barge Gets Stuck on Beaver River Dam, Prompting Bridge Closures
Rising water likely sent three barges loose, and one remains lodged on a dam as crews plan a safe recovery, officials said.
- On Thursday, two barges and a vessel broke loose on the Beaver River in Pennsylvania, forcing the temporary closure of the Eastvale Bridge and the New Brighton Bridge after one barge struck a dam.
- A Pennsylvania Turnpike spokesperson said rising water levels likely caused the vessels to break free, with the river moving from 8 feet on Wednesday to nearly 12 feet by Thursday morning.
- One barge became lodged on the Beaver Falls Sewage Treatment Plant dam, prompting Beaver Falls Municipal Authority Maintenance superintendent Tim Pyle to express concerns about structural stability.
- Beaver County Emergency Services Director Eric Brewer said officials are monitoring the situation and keeping bridges closed to ensure safety while the company prepares a recovery plan.
- Contractors from the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission are waiting for water levels to recede before moving the stuck barge; officials noted the barges were empty, reducing safety risks.
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Barge gets stuck on Beaver Falls dam - Beaver County Radio
Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published April 2, 2026 10:21 A.M. (Beaver Falls, Pa) A barge found itself lodged on the dam near the Beaver Falls Sewage Treatment Plant Thursday morning. The dam is located in the Beaver River just below the Eastvale Bridge. Two pieces of the barge got stuck at the dam while the aggressive river rolled on. The barge appeared to be used for construction, possibly coming from the Turnpike project upri…
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