We’re back with a special edition of Wrecking Wednesday! In recognition of National Water Quality Month this August, we’re highlighting the 2009 demolition of the Lake Champlain Bridge in Crown Point, New York, where thorough debris recovery was a critical part of the project.
Under an emergency contract with New York State, Sessler Wrecking mobilized rapidly to assist with the implosion and removal of the 2,200-foot-long bridge connecting New York and Vermont. Following the implosion, our crews carried out a complex marine recovery operation, retrieving thousands of tons of steel and concrete from the lake floor.
Cold-water divers secured submerged debris for removal while operations continued 24 hours a day throughout the winter to clear the channel. This work reflects the careful planning and environmental stewardship required when demolition takes place within a vital freshwater resource.
