Mitch McDonald, geologist for the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities, collects a core sample that was drilled near the Brotherhood Bridge and the MendenhallRiver. DOT&PF drillers Ron Wagseer, left, and Jason Love drill for another sample. The crew will be drilling in the area for a couple weeks to check the soil density and type for afoundation recommendation on future bridge widening.
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