22nd Street Bridge project advances with demolition, new construction

Work is progressing on the 22nd Street Bridge project as crews have begun removing the deck over the railroad.

The demolition process is more challenging than a typical bridge project due to compressed work windows required to safely operate while the Union Pacific rail yard remains open and operational below.

At the same time, crews have begun constructing the new bridge, including initial concrete placements for the bridge abutments and the first stage of the bridge piers. Additional work underway includes drainage installation, rebar installation, and forming and pouring retaining walls…

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