The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation demolished the Commercial Street Bridge to make way for a new structure.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation completed a controlled implosion of the Commercial Street Bridge on Thursday morning. The demolition occurred just after 8 a.m., reducing the existing structure to rubble to prepare for a new bridge that has already been constructed. The new bridge will be moved into position at a rate of 19 feet per hour. Authorities stated that this move will represent the largest lateral slide project ever performed in the state. The demolition was executed quickly, causing many people to miss the event as it unfolded. Drone footage and photographs from the scene captured the rapid transformation of the roadway. This project marks a significant infrastructure milestone for the region as the state transitions to the modern span.