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Above: The 6X3 wall plates are bolted to the beams.

Above: The huge 100 ton crane carefully negotiates the bend and a bus in Laxey Village.

Above: The crane from Apex Cranes is set up at the top of captains hill.
A road closure order was in place for several hours.

Above: The new bridge beams arrive from Foxdale.

Above: The steel beam are unloaded onto the top end of the washing floors above the wheel.

Above: The crew roll the beams into an upright position ready for the main lift.

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