Monday, March 5, 2012

NEW YORK BRIDGE TESTED FOR STRESS.(Local)

Byline: Associated Press

Testing this weekend on the Williamsburg Bridge, using laser beams and 3-D photography, will determine whether the 81-year-old span that crosses the East River must be replaced by a new bridge, the Department of Transportation said Saturday.

The first half of the testing was completed early Saturday, with the second part slated for early Sunday. Due to the testing, there will be no J or M subway service across the bridge from 3 a.m. to 1 p.m. and no vehicular traffic allowed from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Sunday.

"This is one of many tests we're planning on the Williamsburg to determine if we can …

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