More March Third Avenue Bridge Project Pics from Doug Verdier
Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 8:47PMEditors Note: Mill District resident Doug Verdier continues to document the progress of the Water Works project. He has also been documenting the Third Avenue Bridge rehab project.
Progress continues on the Third Avenue Bridge. Earlier this month, a deteriorated footbridge that once stretched from near the West River Parkway to the bridge pier was pulled from the river and removed. This was necessary to make room for placement of equipment around the pier to continue the repairs.
Sections of the old footbridge await removal.
Looking like a medieval mace, this piece of equipment is used to grind away old concrete from the bridge pier.
A closeup look at the grinding apparatus.
Wooden forms are being placed to guide workers in mounting new rebar into the base of the pier in preparation for applying new concrete around the entire base.
