The Paducah Evening Sun
Thursday, July 28, 1910
No Opposition to Bridge, Now
Rivermen satisfied to secure proper location of Burlington's piers.
No further opposition to the width of the spans of the Burlington bridge at Metropolis promised by the river interests. The rehearing at St. Louis settled all of the objections to the bridges, and the river men are well pleased with the privilege extended them of locating the piers. This morning Mr. C. M. Riker, general manager of the West Kentucky Coal Company, stated that he knew there would be no more objections. By having the main span 720 feet in width a steamboat with a large tow will be able to pass under the bridge at any angle. With lights on the piers at night the span will be sufficient width to enable the pilots to judge his distance and pass under the bridge.
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The CB&Q Metropolis Railroad Bridge part 12
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