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EYEWITNESS LOCAL NEWS
BRIDGE REPLACEMENTfrom Eyewitness News Online First Section Of St. Albans-Nitro Bridge Slated For Replacement Tuesday Afternoon Reported by:  Jeff MorrisWeb Producer: Jeff Morris Also Contributing: Kristen Keeling Reported: Jan. 4, 2013 1:04 PM EST Updated: Feb. 5, 2013 2:55 PM EST
St. Albans
, Kanawha County
, West Virginia
The bridge is going to start coming down. Carrie Bly, spokeswoman for the state Department of Transportation, said the first section of the St. Albans-Nitro Bridge is scheduled for replacement early Tuesday afternoon. The bridge, also known as the R.J. “Dick” Henderson Bridge, is closed for replacement. The project is expected to last about a year. During the renovation, the bridge will be widened to three lanes and receive upgrades along with a new deck put on top of the existing bridge. The price tag will be about $24 million. Highway officials said that is about half of what it would take to build a brand new bridge. The St. Albans-Nitro Bridge is closing for a year, but folks are throwing a party. The bridge, also known as the R.J. “Dick” Henderson Bridge, will close for replacement starting Monday, Jan. 7. The St. Albans Partnership / Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a "Bridge Closing Party" from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the St. Albans Roadside Park on MacCorkle Avenue across from the St. Albans Mall, according to a news release from organizers of the event. Alan Hoover with 100.9 The Mix will be broadcasting live from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with promotional items and giveaways. Meanwhile, the St. Albans Historical Society will be displaying historic photos and information about the bridge. Members of the St. Albans Partnership/Chamber of Commerce and other businesses will be on hand to showcase their business and promote fact that St. Albans is still open for business and just a few minutes from the interstate. Exhibitors will be distributing promotional items and there will be gift drawings and prizes. During the renovation, the Nitro-St. Albans Bridge will be widened to three lanes and receive upgrades along with a new deck put on top of the existing bridge. The price tag will be about $24 million. Highway officials said that is about half of what it would take to build a brand new bridge. MORE NEWS FROM EYEWITNESS NEWS
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