Bertha is crowning. Again. On the Lord’s Day of April 4, 2017, in Vladimir Putin’s United States of Ketchup Steaks, the $80 million tunnel boring machine is expected to finally breach its glorious end-pit.
The Washington Department of Transportation will conveniently provide a live stream. We’re told we should tune into Berthacam at 8 am. Grab a coffee and be ready to watch with us:
UPDATE, 10:15: There’s a lot of dust.
UPDATE, 11:20:
Pieces are audibly falling but visibility remains poor despite sprinklers at the top of the headwall to control dust. #BerthaBreakthrough
— Bertha (@BerthaDigsSR99) April 4, 2017
UPDATE, 11:27: Bertha broke through.
