Grove and Dempster CTA Viaduct Replacement -- June 21 to 24, 2012

Guiding south pre-cast abutment into place -- Dempster

South pre-cast abutment approaching its location

Swinging south pre-cast abutment around

South pre-cast abutment above its final location

South pre-cast abutment in its final location

Loading large squares to spread weight for large crane to go from Dempster to Grove

Loading heavy weights so large crand can go to Grove

Beyond spread gravel worker is walking over, are two of the steel shoes for Dempster bridge to rest on (with proper allowance for expansion and contraction)

Many people waiting to watch Dempster bridge move

Laying steel on top of gravel to more evenly spread huge weight of Dempster bridge

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