As part of a years-long project, Caltrans imploded part of the eastern span of the old Bay Bridge on Saturday.
The “controlled, underwater implosion” used 8,000 lbs. of explosives to demolish the E-5 support pier around 12 p.m. It lasted roughly three seconds, according to the Caltrans website, where it was streamed live.
Caltrans says the project does not harm marine life because the blasts are contianed.
Pier E-4 is set to be dismantled on Oct. 29.
JUST IN: 8,000 lbs of explosives used in “controlled, underwater implosion” of eastern span of old Bay Bridge. https://t.co/R2ZSCQzPiA pic.twitter.com/bbQ9qaqjG1 — NBC Bay Area (@nbcbayarea) October 15, 2016
#BREAKING Caltrans implodes section of old #baybridge moments ago- all clear- @nbcbayarea pic.twitter.com/TOcrQPin2l — John Zuchelli (@tvzuke) October 15, 2016
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Another Bay Bridge pier imploded. Great partnership between Caltrans & CHP to ensure safety to motorists. @CaltransD4 @CHPSanFrancisco pic.twitter.com/wKFCtQvh3Q — Christopher Sherry (@CHPChrisSherry) October 15, 2016
