Kosciuszko Bridge Demolition

[DogBert]

The old bridge is set to be taken down this summer (main span lowered to a barge, approaches blown up). Since the approach crosses over the lower montauk, anyone know if NYA/LIRR will be doing anything to protect the tracks?

I'm assuming clearing the track and nearby streets afterwards will be their first priority, so I doubt service to bliss & wheelspur will be out long enough to affect service.

[rscott417]

It's to be blown up the first Sunday of August at around 5:30 am

[AlKaLI]

The bridge demolition delayed a few times is now scheduled for this Sunday, October 1, 2017 at 8:00 AM
I have not visited the site but according to Queens story, soil berms have been built to catch the falling approach spans.

http://qns.com/story/2017/09/27/old-kos ... day-oct-1/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Should be interesting if this occurs what happens to the NY&A.

[DogBert]

I'm guessing they're planning on clearing the tracks within a day or two. I didn't see any extra cars at Bliss for the daily WM grind.

The 'berms' are just dirt piles under the old bridge.

I hope they build the new one sturdy enough to handle the mini-quake when all that iron drops.

[DogBert]

Bridge is on the tracks now, apparently they'll be working 24/7 to reopen the tracks by tuesday.

[nyandw]

Video: https://www.facebook.com/ny1news/videos ... tion=group

[ccutler]

Demolition well done! It would be nice to see some of that 22 million tons of scrap metal hauled away by rail...SMS is right nearby...but they will probably use barges.

[DogBert]

Apparently it is all going to SMS via truck, then to NJ on barge. I guess no one held their feet to the fire on the dramatic increase in truck traffic on review ave.