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Wilkes-Barre Fire, Public Works and Operations departments participate in a drill Monday morning to install and remove the flood gates on the South Franklin, Regent, Barney and Waller street bridges over Solomon Creek. Mike Heck, left, and Mark Dimirco, of the city’s DPW, joined in the effort work on a gate at the intersection of Regent and Brook streets.

Wilkes-Barre Fire, Public Works and Operations departments participate in a drill Monday morning to install and remove the flood gates on the South Franklin, Regent, Barney and Waller street bridges over Solomon Creek. Mike Heck, left, and Mark Dimirco, of the city’s DPW, joined in the effort work on a gate at the intersection of Regent and Brook streets.
https://www.timesleader.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/web1_TTL100416Bridges.jpgWilkes-Barre Fire, Public Works and Operations departments participate in a drill Monday morning to install and remove the flood gates on the South Franklin, Regent, Barney and Waller street bridges over Solomon Creek. Mike Heck, left, and Mark Dimirco, of the city’s DPW, joined in the effort work on a gate at the intersection of Regent and Brook streets. Sean McKeag | Times Leader