Road Administration: – The explosion seems to have gone very well – Østlands-Posten

Road Administration: – The explosion seems to have gone very well – Østlands-Posten

Road Administration took no chances and had created a safety zone of 500 meters around the bridge.

The press also had to remain at a safe distance, while the blast was filmed from the air by a drone. In addition, three homes were evacuated, and residents can not move home until Sunday.
Blasting would have happened exactly at 14, but this was postponed to 14.10.

– This appears to Having gone very well, says project Arvid Veseth shortly after.

It is expected that Road Administration around the clock 15 will be able to say more about whether the blast was successful, but the TV pictures it looks like it is going fine with the northbound bridge, which it is hoped can take away from the traffic past the place.

Hoksrud present

Secretary Bård Hoksrud (FRP) in the Ministry were present during blasting.

– This is the way I drive to and from work, says Hoksrud, who Bamble in Telemark, said.

He praises NPRA for quick work To clarify the blasting. Whether it is extra money from the government could he sat not say anything about.

– Right now we can not be concerned about it. We must get back to the money later, says Secretary of State.

– I hope that Road Administration insert all resources so that northbound during open as soon as possible, continue him.

Covered for

The bridge was covered on the sides to prevent rubble during blasting. The bridge was cut by column four in advance, and column five and six were blown up simultaneously.

The bridge has a run in each direction, and it is the southbound course which is now removed after the bridge collapsed when camp ground slid under one of a bridge on February 2. No one was hurt in the incident, but brukollapsen led to E18 had to be closed in both directions.

Challenging

According Road Administration has blasting of the bridge has been technically challenging, and it has been added great importance to ensure the safety of everyone who has worked on the project.

Before the explosion, it was laid out about 2,000 cubic meters of loose Leca balls during the part of the bridge that was blown up. The intention was that Leca balls would act as cushion for the falling bruelementene, informs Road Administration.

There have been no fighters under the bridge while preparations have been underway, and all work is done by remote controlled machines. Altogether 100 kilograms of explosives were used.