So, They're NOT Going To Just Blow Up The Old I-74 Bridge?

Now that we have a brand spankin' new bridge, what to do with the old one? Originally, the plan was to implode it, but now they've decided they will be dismantling the "old green monster" piece by piece. They WILL use some explosives, but only on certain sections of the bridge. Those explosives may be used on portions of the bridge such as the cables and towers, according to George Ryan, I-74 corridor manager. Dismantling the bridge piece by piece lessens the impact on nearby bridge traffic, minimizes the possibility of debris entering the river and reduces any impact that may affect endangered mussels. For more, visit my friends at WQAD-TV NEWS 8