Posts Tagged ‘Lewes Junction Railroad and Bridge Association’
Lewes Swing Bridge Placed At New Home
The historic Lewes Swing Bridge is now in place at its new home – the intersection of American Legion Road and the rail trail. According to the Lewes Junction Railroad and Bridge Association, the project to remove the bridge from the Lewes-Rehoboth Canal Tuesday involved a 900-ton crane and a special multi-axle articulated trailer. Photos…
Read MoreUpdate: Weighty Matters Postpone Transport of Lewes RR Swing Bridge
For the time being, the historic Lewes Railroad Swing Bridge is staying in the spot where it’s been since 1916: at the Rehoboth-Lewes Canal. According to DelDOT, after a day of work Wednesday to prepare for its removal, the contractor determined that the crane would not be able to lift the bridge safely. The bridge…
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