 Ship vs. Bridge collision, national media too busy with Pat Sajack's drinking to report this |
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 May 11 2012, 08:48 PM
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QUOTE(Apologistnky @ May 10 2012, 09:08 PM)  Progress report: Officials with Hall Contracting and the Ky. Dept. of Transportation have reported that the replacement truss span, constructed at the Eddyville, Ky Riverport complex, has been fully assembled, inspected and was loaded today on barges to begin it's trip downriver to the Eggners Ferry Bridge site. Officials commented that the span, along with accompanying cranes and equipment, could begin to be ferried to the site by end of this weekend. Click on link for detailed story and accompanying photos. http://wkdzradio.com/Eggners-Ferry-Bridge-Span-Loaded-Onto-Barge/13091800 4 months and finally some progress -------------------- Never too old to have a happy childhood!  .......... ..........Don't put an age limit on your dreams! |
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May 14 2012, 08:31 PM
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THE BRIDGE HAS ARRIVED...
Despite a setback during the crane loading process, the replacement span along with the two cranes used to lift it into place arrived early this evening at the Eggners Ferry Bridge site. Transportation officials noted that while they do not have an exact timetable from the contractor, Hall Construction, on when the span will be lifted, preparation work could begin as early as tomorrow. Weather forecasts indicate sunny and warmer weather for the week ahead with little to no chance of storms or wind events that could affect completion of the work which has a May 27th deadline. http://www.wkdzradio.com/pages/9733134.php? http://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/local/Repla...-151465815.html http://www.wpsdlocal6.com/news/local/Crews...-151439415.html -------------------- The Revolution has been in effect...go get a "late pass!" |
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May 15 2012, 09:31 PM
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THE BRIDGE IS IN PLACE...
 At around 3:00 CST the replacement span was set into place with a crowd estimated between 100 and 200 viewing from vantage points along shore line. Officials with KY Dept. of Trans. and Hall Contracting are confident that remaining work to be completed will have the bridge open for traffic by Memorial Day weekend. photos & story: http://www.wkdzradio.com/pages/9733134.php? -------------------- The Revolution has been in effect...go get a "late pass!" |
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May 20 2012, 08:11 AM
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THE BOAT DOES FIT...
While preparations were being made to pour the concrete deck on the replacement span...a familiar vessel passed under the Eggners Ferry Bridge. http://wkdzradio.com/pages/13175214.php?contentType=4&contentId=10645766 
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May 20 2012, 02:39 PM
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QUOTE(Apologistnky @ May 20 2012, 09:11 AM) THE BOAT DOES FIT... While preparations were being made to pour the concrete deck on the replacement span...a familiar vessel passed under the Eggners Ferry Bridge. http://wkdzradio.com/pages/13175214.php?contentType=4&contentId=10645766 Amazing how that happens when you are navigating the correct channel. -------------------- Never too old to have a happy childhood! ....................Don't put an age limit on your dreams! |
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May 24 2012, 09:21 PM
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THE BRIDGE REOPENS...
With anticipated fanfare, the Eggners Ferry Bridge will reopen at 1:00pm Friday...2 days ahead of the scheduled deadline. Area residents and businesses are eager to have this vital transportation link reestablished as the official tourism season for the Lakes Region kick off with Memorial Day weekend. To see the story, click here... http://wkdzradio.com/pages/13229761.php?contentType=4&contentId=10684670 -------------------- The Revolution has been in effect...go get a "late pass!" |
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May 25 2012, 08:54 PM
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CELEBRATING BRIDGE OPENING...
After opening the Eggners Ferry Bridge to pedestrian traffic and speeches from government officials and members of Transportation cabinet, the bridge was opened to auto traffic at 1:00PM CST with the first being the last person to drive on bridge at time of collision along with 5 raffle winners. Proceeds of the raffle to be the first on the bridge (in autos) went towards Trigg County Rescue Squad to purchase specialized ATV for rescue purposes. story and pictures here: http://www.wkdzradio.com/pages/9733134.php? ...and thus ends the saga of the Eggners Ferry Bridge. Next up, replacement 4-lane span in 2014-15!! -------------------- The Revolution has been in effect...go get a "late pass!" |
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Aug 1 2012, 09:15 AM
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NTSB Addresses Bridge Lighting:
The National Transportation Safety Board has sent a letter to Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear concerning the lighting on bridges over navigable waterways. In the letter, the NTSB says the state had received a warning about downed lights on the Eggners Ferry Bridge a month before the Delta Mariner struck it. For the full story, with audio, click on >>> http://www.wkdzradio.com/pages/13834573.php? -------------------- The Revolution has been in effect...go get a "late pass!" |
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Aug 1 2012, 10:45 PM
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QUOTE(Apologistnky @ Aug 1 2012, 10:15 AM) NTSB Addresses Bridge Lighting: The National Transportation Safety Board has sent a letter to Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear concerning the lighting on bridges over navigable waterways. In the letter, the NTSB says the state had received a warning about downed lights on the Eggners Ferry Bridge a month before the Delta Mariner struck it. For the full story, with audio, click on >>> http://www.wkdzradio.com/pages/13834573.php? [sarcasam]I guess since most of Kentucky is in the dark, they figure vessels can navigate waterways in the dark
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Aug 2 2012, 02:43 AM
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QUOTE(mmi16 @ Aug 1 2012, 10:45 PM) [sarcasam]I guess since most of Kentucky is in the dark, they figure vessels can navigate waterways in the dark Got 'em from same folks that make them braille ATM panels!!
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Jan 3 2013, 10:02 PM
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Jan 7 2013, 11:35 PM
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QUOTE(Apologistnky @ Jan 3 2013, 10:02 PM) CYA -------------------- Never too old to have a happy childhood! ....................Don't put an age limit on your dreams! |
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