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ODOT Says It Is Monitoring Logjam at Ottawa County Bridge

 

 The Oklahoma Department of Transportation says it is keeping a watchful eye on a logjam in the Neosho River.

 The large logjam was caused by downed tree, brush and debris that swept into the river after last weekend's heavy rainfall. The debris in the river has backed up next a bridge on US-60 near Wyandotte.

ODOT says they have no immediate concern for the structural integrity of the bridge. Authorities say that most of the debris is on the surface of the water, which allows water to continue to flow downstream. This is an important consideration to prevent upstream flooding. Any removal of the debris would have to be done from the water and current water levels are too high for that to be done safely.

 Miami Mayor Bless Parker has been a vocal critic of the Grand River Dam Authority and says little is being done to prevent upstream flooding.

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