You could be the one to detonate this bridge

Posted 11/7/19

When an implosion demolishes the old Highway 47 bridge over the Missouri River, one lucky member of the public will be the one who pushes the plunger.Raffle tickets are on sale now to be the person …

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You could be the one to detonate this bridge

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When an implosion demolishes the old Highway 47 bridge over the Missouri River, one lucky member of the public will be the one who pushes the plunger.Raffle tickets are on sale now to be the person who initiates the bridge demolition. Marschel Wrecking LLC, the contractor for the bridge demolition, is donating the raffle proceeds to BackStoppers, an organization that provides financial assistance and support to the spouses and children of first responders who have lost their lives in the line of duty. 

The tickets are $5 each or six for $20, and are available at multiple locations in Warren County and Washington.

Tickets will be on sale until the raffle drawing March 8, officials said. The date of the demolition has not been announced, but is expected to be in March.

Here are the locations to purchase tickets:

Warrenton

Main Street Real Estate, 304 E. Main St.

First Sate Community Bank, 1022 N. Highway 47

Warrenton Fire House 1, 606 Fairgrounds Road

Wright City

First State Community Bank, 20 Wildcat Drive

Washington

Washington Fire Headquarters, 200 E. 14th St.Highway 47 Bridge


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