Implosion Over Missouri River


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The October 6, 2008 1st stage of the demolition project of the Bismarck, North Dakota Liberty Memorial Bridge, in service since 1922. Originally dedicated to troops from North Dakota who fought in WWI, the bridge was deemed out of date and replaced by the new four-lane bridgebuilt only yards to the south. Demolition is scheduled to conclude at the end of the month. All materials will be salvaged and re-cycled.