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Image: TTG superintendent Jeff Ayers has his hands and bucket full

TTG superintendent Jeff Ayers has his hands and bucket full Barry Byers

TTG Utilities, LP superintendent Jeff Ayers claims the Couch Street Bridge demolition has been the most difficult demolition project of his career. Digging 13 feet down into Italy’s famous whiterock has been no easy task for the Gatesville based crew.

Image: Dragging the pipes

Dragging the pipes Barry Byers

The crews began setting the underground pipes today.

Image: String attached

String attached Barry Byers

A little to the left…now a little to the right.

Image: A little help

A little help Barry Byers

Crews try to align the pipes with a little help from the big Cat.

Image: Just add dirt

Just add dirt Barry Byers

The pipes get covered with earth.

Image: 13 feet down

13 feet down Barry Byers

Three TTG crewmen use picks to shift the pipes.

Image: Bridging the gap

Bridging the gap Barry Byers

Overview of the Couch Street Bridge construction area.

Image: Bridge Closed

Bridge Closed Barry Byers

The Couch Street Bridge will be closed 3 to 6 months. Rainy weather and hard rock have slowed the demolition stage.

Image: Sorry for the delays

Sorry for the delays Barry Byers

What commuters driving into Italy have met with as they exit Hwy. 77 onto Couch Street. A bit of a hassle now, but a smoother safer bridge will be worth the wait.

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