Article Photos: Officials laud progress as Interstate 40 Crosstown bridge demolition begins

Congressman James Lankford of the U.S. Represntative, 5th district of Oklahoma speaks as crews continue to work on the demolition of the old I-40 crosstown bridge during a visit by state officials to see the progress on Monday, April 30, 2012, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman

Congressman James Lankford of the U.S. Represntative, 5th district of Oklahoma speaks as crews continue to work on the demolition of the old I-40 crosstown bridge during a visit by state officials to see the progress on Monday, April 30, 2012, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Photo by Chris Landsberger, The Oklahoman