New Giant Spire Coming to World Trade Center - Beckley, Bluefield & Lewisburg News, Weather, Sports

New Giant Spire Coming to World Trade Center

Posted: Updated:
By Jessie Gavin, Digital Journalist - email

  • Local NewsLocal News

  • Friday, May 24 2013 7:45 PM EDT2013-05-24 23:45:23 GMT
    Freeze warnings will have gardeners and growers scrambling to cover plants Friday night into Saturday morning. Portions of the 59 News viewing area are facing overnight lows in the low 30s according to
    Freeze warnings will have gardeners and growers scrambling to cover plants Friday night into Saturday morning. Portions of the 59 News viewing area are facing overnight lows in the low 30s according to

  • Friday, May 24 2013 6:44 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:44:22 GMT
    On Thursday a bridge collapsed that forced the closure of a major highway north of Seattle. Three people are recovering after their cars plunged 25 feet into the river below. We want to know how safe
    On Thursday a  bridge collapsed that forced the closure of a major highway north of Seattle.

  • Friday, May 24 2013 6:27 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:27:51 GMT
    The Wounded Warrior Project brought veterans to Pipestem Resort State Park Friday so others could honor those who've given everything for the country.  Outdoor channel's Curtis Fleming is no stranger to
    The Wounded Warrior Project brought veterans to Pipestem Resort State Park Friday so others could honor those who've given everything for the country.
    •   
NEW YORK (AP) -

NEW YORK (AP) - The giant spire that will top 1 World Trade Center is making its way to Manhattan.

The spire is divided into 18 sections that weigh between 5 tons and more than 67 tons. Eight of the sections are being transported via barge 1,500 nautical miles south from Canada.

The barge is expected to arrive in New Jersey next week. The remaining sections are expected to arrive via truck in mid-December. The Port Authority says it will take about three months to install.