Work continues unabated at the site and the size and scope of the job is becoming apparent. More and more blocks are piling up in the staging area and the components for a temporary bridge that will straddle the river have arrived. The bridge will be placed across the river and support the crane that will build the retaining wall. Each block is labelled with its weight which is vital knowledge for the crane operator. The bridge will be re-positioned along the banks as required.
The project was originally scheduled for completion for the end of March but clearly there is still a massive task ahead.
Interestingly, the second photo was taken on February 29th and in the top right of the image can be seen the very small amount of ice pushed ashore during the thaw. This is the smallest amount of ice I have seen in years and quickly melted.
Blocks are piled up awaiting placement.
Each block is labelled with its weight. Notice the small amount of ice freshly deposited as a result of the thaw.
Girders that will be used to make a bridge to straddle the river.
The bridge girders and limestone blocks in the background.
What looks like the beginnings of an abutment on which the bridge will rest.
Friends of Raymore Park 
“This is the smallest amount of ice I have seen in years…” It’s not unusual to see two but this past winter has seen the river fully freeze and thaw three times!
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In harsher years, the (now) staging area has seen ice piled a couple of metres deep in parts.
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