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I-405 Renton Widening Stage 1 - October 2008 Photos

Removing the bridge over Oakesdale Avenue SW

Construction crews demolish the existing bridge over Oakesdale Avenue SW prior to constructing a new bridge that will hold four lanes in each direction once completed.


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Crews use excavators with hydraulic hammers to break away the concrete on the approach to the old I-405 bridge over Oakesdale Ave. SW. 

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Crews placed a bed of sand to protect the road from falling debris while demolishing the old bridge.

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Crews break concrete from the side walls of the old bridge.

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Crews break a part the side walls from the east approach to the old bridge over Oakesdale Ave. SW