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Out it comes!

Continuing my bridge series, the current activity is removing the concrete pylons of the old bridge. (Scale is important here, compare the size of the concrete with the crew on the barge). The top section sits on two concrete pillars and the removal process consists of cutting those off just below water level (PiP 1). While that is being done, the crane on the barge takes the weight of the concrete (PiP 2). Luckily I was able to find out the approximate time this one would be lifted (it's a two day preparation process). Finally, (PiP 3) the barge carefully takes the huge lump of concrete across to the other side of the river for disposal. The remaining sections of the concrete pillars are removed later.

With Friday arriving again, I'll wish everyone a very Happy Fence Friday and a safe and enjoyable weekend.

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37 comments

Günter Klaus said:

....da hast du sehr schöne Aufnahmen dieser Baustelle fotografieren können lieber tiabunna:))

......wünsche noch einen schönen Nachmittag,ganz liebe Grüße Güni:))
2 years ago ( translate )

Ulrich John said:

Have a nice weekend too, George ! HFF ! Stay safe and healthy !
2 years ago

José Manuel Polo said:

George, tu presentación hace pensar sobre la complejidad que tienen los puentes. Cuando conduces tu vehículo sobre ellos no valoras la obra; vista aquí y si pensamos que los pilares se asientan sobre el lecho del río y han de estar ajustados a la altura del puente... Uhhh!
2 years ago ( translate )

José Manuel Polo said:

George, tu presentación hace pensar sobre la complejidad que tienen los puentes.
2 years ago ( translate )

RHH said:

What a complicated and enormous project this was.
2 years ago

RHH said:

Thanks for your visit, George.
2 years ago

RHH said:

Have a good day.
2 years ago ( translate )

Annemarie said:

hff Goerge
2 years ago ( translate )

Steve Paxton said:

It still on going that is just so much work but will look like it was never there to start with, HFF hope you have plans to enjoy the weekend.
2 years ago

Roger (Grisly) said:

More superb images from this fascinating project George
HFF and a nice weekend.
2 years ago

William Sutherland said:

Awesome series! Reminds me of when they were building the new Tappan Zee Bridge (now known as the Mario Cuomo Bridge, a name not very popular with New Yorkers). Stay well!

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2 years ago

Christa1004 said:

It's interesting to follow the construction of this bridge, thanks to your photos. HFF George.
2 years ago

Dinesh said:

Nice one HFF
2 years ago ( translate )

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Interesting series and note George.
HFF and a happy weekend.
2 years ago ( translate )

Herb Riddle said:

Its been really good seeing the slow process of bridge build and removal here. I reckon that there cannot be much more to come in this series now. Well done and thanks for sharing.

HFF, enjoy the weekend. Herb
2 years ago