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Bridge Collapse

Construction Co. Settles Bridge Collapse Lawsuits


Progressive Contractors Inc. was doing resurfacing work when the bridge collapsed, killing 13 people. (File)
Source: CBS

Victims and the families of those killed in the Interstate 35W bridge collapse in Minneapolis in 2007 agreed Friday to settle their lawsuits against a construction company that was resurfacing the span at the time.

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The replacement 35W bridge over the Mississippi River opened to traffic at 5 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, 2008.
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The bridge parts returned by the National Transportation Safety Board are stored in a 5,000-square-foot warehouse in Oakdale. (File)
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New Bridge Panoramas

Photography by: Ed Fink, Big Eye in the Sky
The photos of the new bridge were taken Monday, Sept. 15, a few days before the bridge opened to commuters.



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Want To See More? Check Out The Full-Size Panoramic Views:
Overhead View #1
Overhead View #2
Monday Dedication Ceremony Atop Bridge Deck
Collection Of Panoramas From Immediately After The Collapse
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Bridge Collapse Photos

Slideshow: Bridge Collapse Recovery Efforts
Slideshow: Closer Look At The Bridge Collapse Site
Slideshow: The Victims, The Missing
Slideshow: Bush Visits Site Of Bridge Collapse
Slideshow: I-35W Bridge Collapse
Slideshow: Old Photos Of I-35W Bridge
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