There's been security camera footage of the collapse that has been shown on CNN. It's pretty incredible how quick and violently the bridge fell. Even with the injuries and tragic loss of life that has been reported, it really could have been so much worse.
It will take a minimum of two years to have a new bridge in place. Traffic will be a major headache in the downtown, U of M area for a loooong time.
Tank (who lives west of Minneapolis, and has several friends to the east)
