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Arkansas tried to blow up a 93-year-old bridge, but it survived the blast in 2016

Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: General
Published: September 01, 2026 at 11:42

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An Arkansas bridge demolition failed unexpectedly on October 11, 2016. Explosives weakened the structure, but it did not collapse as planned. Crews then used barges and cables to bring down the aged structure. A new bridge was constructed and opened to traffic in March 2017. The unusual demolition became a memorable part of the bridge's history.

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