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The Viaduct over the Steenenhoek Canal Is Already on the Demolition List, but a Continuous Electric Shock Is Intended to Extend Its Lifespan Even Further.
Rijkswaterstaat is electrifying both sides of the viaduct over the Steenenhoek Canal in Gorinchem. With this technique, the road authority aims to prevent the steel in the concrete from rusting and weakening. However, the entire viaduct cannot be saved in this way: it is even on a ‘demolition list’ at Rijkswaterstaat.
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Rijkswaterstaat is electrifying both sides of the viaduct over the Steenenhoek Canal in Gorinchem. With this technique, the road authority aims to prevent the steel in the concrete from rusting and weakening. However, the entire viaduct cannot be saved in this way: it is even on a ‘demolition list’ at Rijkswaterstaat.