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Oklahoma Department of Transportation, Public Affairs Division<br />
200 N.E. 21st Street, Oklahoma City, OK  73105<br />
Phone:  405-521-6000, Fax:  405-521-2524<br />
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
June 14, 2002, 4:30 p.m.<br />

I-40 Bridge Hit Update<br /><br />


* Jensen Construction continues to work on the removal of steel and concrete portions of the remaining span in the river. Debris is also being removed from the river.<br /><br />

* Gilbert Central Corp. personnel are arriving at the site. Supplies and equipment are being delivered. A concrete plant is being set up.<br /><br /><br />

This is the last daily update we are sending out. Because ODOT has moved into the next phase and significant progress will not be as evident, Public Affairs will begin posting weekly updates Wednesday, June 19. Please continue to visit www.okladot.state.ok.us for awards information, detour routes, maps and printable photographs.