A major highway bridge near Dortmund, Germany, dating back to 1961, was blown up in a controlled explosion on Sunday, December 15.
Autobahn Westfalen said the 63-year-old bridge had significant deficiencies and was subject to loading restrictions for heavy trucks. Part of the bridge had already been rebuilt next to the old one.
The original date for the demolition was set for November 17, but technical problems forced it to be postponed until December, WDR reported.
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Footage filmed by Jan Schroth captures the dramatic explosions under the Liedbachtal Bridge in Unna.
A second demolition date for a remaining portion of the bridge is scheduled for early 2025, according to Zeit Online. Credit: Jan Schroth via Storyful
