As we reported earlier in the week, Crane #3, that's the one on L Street NW, at the Marriott Marquis would be removed this weekend. So early this morning, the tenuous job of dismantling the 14 story crane began. L Street NW between 9th and 10th was closed to traffic and the 'daredevil' crew started work, the result is graphically shown below;
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| High above Washington DC without a safety net |
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| Daredevils from Hensel Phelps start to dismantle Crane #3 |
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| Each segment has to attached to another crane line |
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| Once secure the segment can be moved |
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| A suspended crane worker disconnects the central segment, that's the operator cab on the right |
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| The final arm is removed and lowered to the ground |
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| Easy right? now all that's left are the upright segments |
Watching these guy's is like watching a high-wire act at the circus, and there are probably only a few daring souls that could do this safely: Hat's Off To You
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