Australian overpass demolition video highlights effective use of strap on camera

This video clip from Australia shows how up close how an aged overpass can be removed quickly and efficiently, while minimising the disturbance to surrounding traffic or neighbouring properties.
April 7, 2014 Read time: 1 min
This video clip from Australia shows how up close how an aged overpass can be removed quickly and efficiently, while minimising the disturbance to surrounding traffic or neighbouring properties. Effective use of suitable equipment being used by experienced operators makes for a speedy removal of structures deemed no longer able to cope with increasing traffic flow requirements.
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