Search Results for: I-690

I-690 East Bridge Deck Demolition

Posted on July 30, 2016 by Eric

Peak summer has been reached in CNY with the arrival of one of the most intense road constructions projects of the season. The eastbound lanes of I-690 through downtown Syracuse are now closed for approximately one week as crews remove … Continue reading →

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I-690 West Bridge Replacement

Posted on June 21, 2013 by Eric

Ahh, Downtown Syracuse. Where would this site be without you? Yesterday I had the chance to view the replacement of the Interstate 690 West bridge decks as they cross over North Salina Street. Last week the old decking was removed … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Single Stack Mack

Posted on July 24, 2019 by Eric

The other day I was heading down I-690 when I noticed this truck in a parking lot. I had a few seconds to decide if I should exit the interstate and swing around for a picture. I went for it … Continue reading →

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Number 6

Posted on December 19, 2018 by Eric

This past August I was contacted by the people at Feedspot.com regarding a list they compiled of the Top 50 Youtube Trucking channels. Good old Daily Diesel Dose came in number 6. While it might not be a major award … Continue reading →

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Disappearing Before Your Very Eyes

Posted on June 19, 2018 by Eric

Last summer the west bound lanes of I-690 were completely demolished right down to the very core. Despite the massive amount of heavy machinery involved I covered very little, if any, of the action. I figured I could atone for … Continue reading →

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Better Luck Next Year

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Eric

There has been a little road project in town involving the removal of elevated highway and associated bridges. It started this past spring and began with the demolition of three buildings and a number of billboards. Next came the removal … Continue reading →

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Link Belt LS7400

Posted on June 6, 2017 by Eric

Let us return to the Luber Homes auction held last month and marvel at the lump of steel that is this 1978 Link Belt LS-7400. As I understand this is one of the largest Link Belt machines of it’s era. … Continue reading →

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The New Obsession

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Eric

With winter hibernation drawing to a close I’ve begun to wonder about what construction projects I will be able to stalk during my lunch breaks. While there is always something happening downtown I’m looking for those larger projects that guarantee … Continue reading →

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Still Working – Mack DM Wrecker

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Eric

Yesterday I made the call the to swing by the Fair Grounds to check on the demolition and clean up process of the Grand Stand. While crusing down I-690 and straining to see through the cloud of salt dust kicked … Continue reading →

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Forgotten Photos

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Eric

Round round get around I get around. Those lyrics sum up this past summer and fall for me with travel to the ATHS national show, a inlaw visit to the NY/NJ area, a visit to Richmond, VA, various trucks shows through … Continue reading →

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