Preparing for demolition

On Thursday, January 15, the Pallet Factory Bridge over Sleepy Creek was still largely intact but preparations have been underway for demolition of the 1925 structure. Contractors last week removed the asphalt and other road surface layers from the bridge and shortened the bridge wing walls below to lay a base for future demolition work. Booms are in place in Sleepy Creek to contain debris from project. A signal light is directing drivers onto a…