2008-6-14 AM: 35W Bridge Update Photos

Looking from the south end towards the north side. While we were there this barge came with these cement prefabricated sections for the bridge which they were planning to install that day. The newspaper says they are trying for 4 per day. There is some web site which can explain the process better. The red crane is called "BIG BEN" . The work is being done 24/7 and should be done early- before Christmas, 2008.

This platform of barge, crane, tugboats, etc. was interesting to watch

The north end which had not changed much in looks from the last time we visited.

Downtown Minneapolis in the background

Those cement sections in the barge will be fitted into those

corresponding areas on the bridge above

The prefabricated cement sections

to fit into this area after the scafolding is removed
The drapes are to catch the "epoxy" from falling down below

One of the large cement support posts on the north end with

downtown Minneapolis in the background

Look! this guy was working hanging over the edge but so high up!!! He was safe.

The north end of the bridge where the road was leading up to the bridge.

Many of these braces would be removed once the cement is poured.

Again the north end. The street in the background is University Ave.

When we walked back across the men were quickly removing the

scafolding so the cement sections could be installed

Hope you enjoy the update in photos!