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Published September 05, 2012, 12:00 AM

Moving the main span


A composite image taken after the main span was moved down the river Sept. 22 while crews prepare to lift it into place.

  • A composite image taken after the main span was moved down the river Sept. 22 while crews prepare to lift it into place.
  • The new bridge's color was chosen to match the "terra cotta" color found in many of Hastings' historic downtown buildings.
  • A break in the trees along West Second Street offers a view of the span.
  • The view from the Hastings public boat launch. The entire bridge is off land, resting partially on the barges and partially on the piers.
  • 1:45 p.m. Wheels are moving onto the barges.
  • A boat full of bridge crew workers gives some perspective on just how big the span is.
  • Wheels on the west side have hit the pier now.
  • As of 10:30 a.m., the wheels on the east side of the project have all reached the pier.
  • The span is now heading on to the two piers that lead to the barges.
  • The tugs have moved the two enormous barges in place.
  • 7:15 a.m. Friday: Tugboats are moving into place now.
  • Here's the scene as of 6:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7