🚧The removal of the wreckage from the Patapsco River is a massive undertaking.
♻️Efforts are being made to recycle as much of the material as possible.
🚢A large crane is being used to lift the pieces of steel out of the water.
🔨The steel is being cut down and processed into smaller pieces.
🚛Trucks will be used to haul the processed material away.
Why is the wreckage being removed?
—The wreckage is being removed to reopen the waterway and restore economic activity.
What is being done with the steel from the bridge?
—Efforts are being made to recycle as much of the steel as possible.
How is the steel being cut down?
—The steel is being cut down using propane torches and mechanical shears.
When will the waterway be reopened?
—The goal is to reopen the waterway by the end of April.
Is there a risk to the responders involved in the removal process?
—Safety is a priority, and there have been no injuries reported so far.
00:00The removal of the wreckage from the Patapsco River is underway.
00:30Large pieces of the bridge are lifted out of the water using a large crane.
01:07The steel is cut down using propane torches and mechanical shears.
01:36The processed material will be hauled away by trucks.
01:54Safety is a top priority, and there have been no injuries reported so far.
