The first of a series of implosions marks beginning of river bridge demolition.
Explosive charges were set off Tuesday morning, Oct. 27, to begin the process of demolition most of the Missouri River bridge at Miami, according to Missouri Department of Transportation officials.
Charges were placed along sections of the bridge to maximize clearance of the steel structure without damaging the concrete piers, according to a MoDOT news release. The piers will be used to support the new bridge once constructed.
Two subsequent implosions will take place over the coming weeks and can be viewed from the public river access area near the bridge, MoDOT officials said.
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