Re: [CBQ] Burlington Railroad Bridge

[Michael Matalis <mmatalis@sprynet.com>]

When the P&PU bascule bridge in Peoria was replaced in the early 80's  
they basically built the new bridge around the old except for the lift  
span, which was built on land. On the day of reckoning the old lift  
span was demolished using explosives, and then the new lift span was  
barged into place and connected between the two new towers.  The  
bridge was out of service for less than ten hours.  I have to assume  
about the same thing will happen this time around, the only trick  
being what will they do with the center swing pier.


Thank you kindly,

Michael Matalis
mmatalis@sprynet.com

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On Apr 25, 2009, at 6:30 PM, Stephen Levine wrote:

> Is the bridge going to be passable during construction?
>
> Or how will they route trains over the Mississippi River?
>


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