A bridge near Sallisaw has reopened after being shut down due to being struck by a barge

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U.S. Highway 59 at the Arkansas River south of Sallisaw has been reopened after being shut down due to a barge striking a bridge, according to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation.

Oklahoma Highway Patrol closed the roadway about 1:45 p.m. on Saturday after the barge hit the bridge. Sarah Stewart, Oklahoma Highway Patrol spokeswoman, said troopers diverted traffic away from the area until state Transportation Department engineers could inspect the bridge.

A bridge near Sallisaw has reopened after being shut down due to being struck by a barge

The highway was opened to traffic after engineers inspected the bridge and found it safe. The bridge had been hit by a barge on Saturday.

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