Implosion marks end of DuBoistown bridge damaged by Tropical Storm Lee.
A mini-parade erupted in celebration of the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new Slabtown Bridge. Yet as one bridge officially became up and running, the DuBoistown Bridge fell as work continued.
The state Department of Transportation opened the Slabtown Bridge Tuesday afternoon, less than 14 months after massive flooding from Tropical Storm Lee destroyed it on Sept. 8, 2011.
First to cross the bridge after its opening was the Eldred Township Volunteer Fire Co. Ambulance. It was the last vehicle to cross before the bridge shut down for safety concerns. Christine Katzmaier, EMS captain, drove the ambulance that night and wanted to bring the crew back to welcome the return of the bridge.
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