Oklahoma Speeds To Replace Span Following Barge Collision
While recovery efforts continued following the May 27 barge collision and collapse of a bridge over the Arkansas River, the Oklahoma Dept. of Transportation on May 28 hired engineer Poe & Associates Inc., Oklahoma City, to prepare repair plans within 16 days.
ODOT Chief Engineer Bruce Taylor says he expects to hire a contractor as soon as the plans are delivered. The repair is estimated to cost $10 million.