12 Aug, 2010 in News & Articles by admin

Cleveland bridge opens after asbestos delays construction for a year

More than three as well as a half years after the aged span was closed, the Fulton Road Bridge in Cleveland, Ohio has reopened. Originally built in August 9, 1932, the aged bridge had deteriorated to an alarming condition, putting the community in constant danger of falling debris. Animals as well as visitors of the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, in the shadow of the bridge, were vulnerable to the extent that metal canopies were installed in 1997 to protect the zoo from falling debris, as well as the bridge was closed in 2006 as well as demolished in 2007.

Asbestos removal as well as without money weather contributed to the year-long delay in opening the recent bridge. Workers discovered asbestos tiling under the bridge during demolition as well as work was stopped so the city could hire an asbestos removal contractor at a cost of $469,000. Demolition resumed in February 2007, but without money weather forced additional delays.

For the filled story, go to Cleveland Leader.

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