DECATUR — Friday morning commutes for Archer Daniels Midland Co. employees and other drivers on the northeast side of Decatur should be a bit easier.
After the completion of a two-year project, the Brush College/Faries Parkway Overpass was scheduled to open Brush College Road traffic over Faries Parkway as well as the adjacent railroad tracks.
Community members and others responsible for bringing the overpass to life attended a ribbon cutting Thursday morning to celebrate the completion of the $100 million project.
Photos of the ongoing Brush College overpass construction
Photos, provided by the city of Decatur, show different stages of construction of the Brush College Road overpass that will carry traffic over Faries Parkway and the railroad tracks.
Bulkhead and placement of the south fill slope with low weight backfill. Looking north.
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Setting the south retaining wall. Looking south.
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Pouring concrete on Faries Parkway, east of Brush College. Looking east.
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South abutment prepared for girder placement. Looking west.
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First two girders in place on south side. Looking west.
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South abutment retaining wall concrete pad installation. Looking northwest.
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Forming the south abutment. Looking north.
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South fill section with light weight fill material, looking south.
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Pouring light weight fill on the north embankment. Looking south.
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Placing first girder on south side. Looking west.
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Continuing extension of fill on the south approach. Looking northwest.
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Pouring the concrete pads for the south retaining wall. Looking south.
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