6A = THEUNIVERSITYDAILYKANSAN
KANSAS CITY SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT
THURSDAY, DEC. 6, 2001
sexy:
sexually interesting or exciting, erotic.
at least he got the interesting bit...
tip:
Stick with the classics and you will always be sexy.
red, black & white
classically sexy, every time.
The Associated Press
114-year-old bridge detonated
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A demolition crew imploded a 400-foot section of the Chouteau Bridge over the Missouri River on Tuesday, bringing it down in seconds.
The demolition crew used 160 high-tech explosive devices that were placed in key spots along the bridge's beams and its trusses. The detonation began with a spark and a loud pop, followed by fireballs that engulled the top of the bridge, its middle and the deck.
Then, as a deafening blast shook the air, the bridge section plopped straight into the water. The explosion, which could be heard a few miles away, set off car alarms.
After the thick cloud of black smoke cleared, a mangled mass of twisted steel beams lay in the shallow south side of the river.
sailboat.
Under U.S. Coast Guard guidelines, crews have 48 hours to remove the debris from the navigation channel, said Brian Kidwell, operations engineer for the Missouri Department of Transportation. After that, they will prepare to raze the middle section, possibly as early as next week.
A new and wider Chouteau Bridge — a $35 million project under construction since 1996 — is scheduled to open Dec. 17, and officials want to raze the middle section of the old bridge before then.
"I have crossed that bridge so
many times," said Gayle Davidson, 67, who was among those watching the demolition. "I used to get a kick out of driving company over the bridge because it was so scary."
was so lucky.
When the 114-year-old bridge was built in 1886-87, originally to carry trains, it was just the second bridge to span the Missouri River at Kansas City. The City bought it in 1951 and turned it into a vehicular bridge.
"We crossed that bridge for 38 years," said Rosemary Thompson, an observer. "It's progress, but it's also sad to see it go."
but it's also sad to see.
The third section of the old bridge, near the north side of the river, will come down later.
Flatlanders Ski & Snowboards
Your one stop shop for Retail, Rentals and Service
Prepare yourself for the EXTREME
(913)83-2617
6110 Johnson Dr.
Mission, K5
Quit Mooching off your Parents!!!
Please think before you drink.
Page 6B of today's Kansan
and always on Kansan.com
So, grab a date and let's do it right this time! NEW YEAR'S EVE BASH 2002
When: Monday, December 31
Where: McCoy's Public House, Westport
$75 PER PERSON, TICKET PRICE INCLUDES:
All-you-can-eat buffet
Well drinks, house wine, craft beers
Champagne toast at midnight
ALSO FEATURING:
Door prizes Prom King & Queen contest Live DJ
On-site photographer
McCoy's CALL FOR DETAILS! 816.960.0866
EAT WELL. DRINK WELL. LIVE WELL.
WWW.MCCOYSBREWPUB.COM
4057 PENNSYLVANIA - KANSAS CITY, MO 64111 - PHONE: 816.960.0866
*Must be 21 to enter with valid ID*
4