Old western Kentucky bridge finally demolished
AURORA, Ky. (AP) – An old western Kentucky bridge that’s been replaced by a new span connecting Marshall and Trigg counties has been demolished.
The old Eggners Ferry bridge opened to traffic in March 1932. After a blast, it collapsed in seconds Monday morning, with the rubble falling into Kentucky Lake.
The Paducah Sun reports about 5,000 people showed up to watch the demolition, which was part of the $133 million New Eggners Ferry Bridge project.
State transportation officials allowed traffic on the new bridge to resume about 45 minutes after the demolition.
The old bridge underwent repairs after a cargo ship hit it in 2012, tearing down a 322-foot section.
The bridge carries traffic from Aurora to Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area. Traffic was rerouted to the new bridge in April.
