End to end – bridge decking is down!

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Mark is driving the tractor home after a successful day at the pony truss!
Mark is driving the tractor home after a successful day at the pony truss!

 

We’re pleased to announce that the decking on the pony truss is down, bridging the gap over the Ware River between New Braintree and Wheelwright!! All 160 feet of it. Many thanks to the crew that helped with this last push, including Mark, Denis, Ric, Wyatt, Dane, Jen, Becky, Lucinda, Josh, Ian, Renee, and Dave.

Work at the pony truss will continue in the spring. Other tasks include installation of the railing and curbing. Once that’s done we can officially open the bridge for use!

Becky and Josh rotating and positioning the last couple of decking timbers.
Becky and Josh rotating and positioning the last couple of decking timbers.
Wyatt ratcheting the lag screws with curved washers that hold the timbers in place.
Wyatt ratcheting the lag screws with curved washers that hold the timbers in place.