Old Ben Sawyer being demolished
Cutting holes in the old approach span girders assures safe rigging for crews dismantling the old spans. The old northern and southern approach spans are being removed simultaneously over the next few weeks.
by Julie Hussey
Demolition has begun on the old approach spans and will be underway for the next several weeks. First, the reinforced concrete deck, along with the associated railing, is saw cut and removed piece by piece. With portions of the deck out of the way, welders dismantle the large steel girders. Hauling away the demolition debris requires many large dump trucks entering and exiting the construction zone. Be prepared to stop if you see a flagger assisting these trucks on and off of Ben Sawyer Boulevard. Your patience during this phase of the project is greatly appreciated.
