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The '''Robert C. Byrd Bridge''' is a automobile bridge that crosses the ] between ] and ]. The crossing was constructed to replace an old, narrow two lane structure that was demolished after 69 years of service in a spectatular implosion on ], ]. The previous bridge, opened in 1926, was Huntington's first bridge across the Ohio River and was designed in a gothic style, complete with four two-ton spires that rested on top of each peak. |
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The '''Robert C. Byrd Bridge''' is a automobile bridge that crosses the ] between ] and ]. The crossing was constructed to replace an old, narrow two lane structure that was demolished after 69 years of service in a spectatular implosion on ], ]. The previous bridge, opened in 1926, was Huntington's first bridge across the Ohio River and was designed in a gothic style, complete with four two-ton spires that rested on top of each peak. |
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The ground breaking ceremonies for the four-lane bridge was held on ], ]. James Watkins of the ] stated on this date that the design and construction of the ] bypass would begin in 1996 (it would not begin until 2000). The old bridge closed in the summer of 1993 to allow for the construction of the ramps on the West Virginia and Ohio side. The new bridge–named the Robert C. Byrd Bridge under an executive order from then-Governor ] to honor the U.S. senator from ] who is credited with obtaining the funding for the project–was completed on ], ]. The $32.6 million bridge was constructed with $1.4 coming from ], $5.6 coming from West Virginia, and $25.3 in federal funds. |
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The ground breaking ceremonies for the four-lane bridge was held on ], ]. James Watkins of the ] stated on this date that the design and construction of the ] bypass would begin in 1996 (it would not begin until 2000). The old bridge closed in the summer of 1993 to allow for the construction of the ramps on the West Virginia and Ohio side. The new bridge–named the Robert C. Byrd Bridge under an executive order from then-Governor ] to honor the U.S. senator from ] who is credited with obtaining the funding for the project–was completed on ], ]. The $32.6 million bridge was constructed with $1.4 coming from ], $5.6 coming from West Virginia, and $25.3 in federal funds. |
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