86-Year-Old Savanna-Sabula Bridge Demolished
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Jason Heinitz filmed the demolition of the Savanna-Sabula Bridge on March 9, in Savanna, Illinois.Built in 1932, the Savanna-Sabula Bridge was known for its narrow lanes and metal grid bridge deck.The structure was demolished after a new $80.6 million dollar bridge was built and opened in November 2017 to better accommodate current-day traffic needs. The new crossing, which was temporarily closed for safety reasons, is scheduled to reopen by May 2018, according to local media reports. Credit: Jason Heinitz via Storyful