POCAHONTAS — Demolition has begun on the Black River Bridge in downtown Pocahontas.
Pocahontas Mayor Kary Story said the project began after state highway officials found that the bridge couldn't be renovated and needed to be replaced for safety reasons. The bridge was deemed a historic structure in 1990, The Jonesboro Sun reports.
Crews have removed some of the railing and old metal. After that, they'll begin knocking down the concrete posts, railing and decks before demolishing the bridge.
Construction on a new bridge is expected to be completed next summer.