Second Blast to Remove Remainder of Old Turnpike Allegheny River Bridge
Media Invited to Cover Event
PITTSBURGH, PA (07/28/2010)(readMedia)-- The Pennsylvania Turnpike has constructed a twin structure, 2,350 ft long, 120 ft high bridge as part of $566 million mainline improvements between the Ohio line and New Stanton. Much of the original Allegheny River Bridge was demolished on July 13, 2010. A second blast will bring down the remaining steel portions of the structure.
| WHO: | Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission |
| WHAT: | Demolition of the remaining steel portions of the original Allegheny River Bridge. |
| WHEN: | Friday July 30, 2010 at 10:00AM Eastern Time (US & Canada) |
| WHERE: | Oakmont Country Club 1233 Hulton Road Oakmont, Pennsylvania 15139 |
| NOTES: | Media must report to the main entrance of the Oakmont Country Club to be admitted by club security. Attendees should arrive by 9:00 am. Club security will escort media to viewing site. Blast will occur at 10:00 am. |
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