Raymondale, We Have A Bridge...

Hello, Neighbors!~~

Dan and Beth Fedorko of Brad St. just happened to be in Luria Park this afternoon (1-2 p.m.) and happened to have a camera. They were there in time to see the new bridge being hoisted and lowered into place. Not since the Friendship Bridge spanning the Niagara River between the USA and Canada has a bridge meant more to two groups of people. Soon our neighborhood and the neighbors of Holmes Run will be able to cross the creek in safety and style! Here are some photos of the beautiful new bridge being placed onto its new home...

First the bridge still on its trailer was pushed to the edge of the creek.

Then straps and cbles were put on the bridge and looped over the crane's hook.

Then up the bridge went being guided by some very brave men who moved it gently along with just the tips of their fingers.

 More maneuvering.

The bridge was slowly lowered and the men maneuvered it some more.

Placing the metal "feet" of the bridge down on the bolts in the concrete took some patience and finessing.

The man in charge walks across for a final inspection.

And the bridge is in place! It will, of course, be a little while before the boardwalk is complete, but soon...soon we will unite will Luria Park and Homes Run once more! Yay!