The_Cat
Senior Member
I just hope the fix-up doesn't look cheap.
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husky
Active Member
I have a feeling the general public won't notice much of the rehabilitation work.
Gronk!
Senior Member
I hope they widen what is laughingly called a "sidewalk" and replace the wooden planking.
Gronk!
Senior Member
ys11
New Member
Will they also be repainting this?
constance_chlore
Active Member
I appreciate that the CoE's contact for this press release is Nicole Boychuk, also known for her work as a screamo vocalist.
husky
Active Member
I don't think that's within the current scope
IanO
Superstar
What about, and here me out before judgement, but what IF during the summer/festival/high construction months of July/Aug transit is 100% FREE!?!?!?!
Use it as a gateway to higher transit usage, remove barriers and promote easy access to places like Downtown?
Personally, I am not loving the negativity around a bridge closure and 'yet another reason not to come Downtown', SPIN this into an opportunity.
That is all.
Use it as a gateway to higher transit usage, remove barriers and promote easy access to places like Downtown?
Personally, I am not loving the negativity around a bridge closure and 'yet another reason not to come Downtown', SPIN this into an opportunity.
That is all.
archited
Senior Member
^ I don't see a downside to your suggestion other than a minuscule amount of lost revenue -- but that would be a good bet against better usage in the long haul. Worth a try I would say.
MacLac
Senior Member
Buddy with the city this morning on CTV said, “you see rust on the bridge, we’re gonna clean that up.”
northlands
Senior Member
^ which is code for "we're going to paint over it until the next time a bridges crew pressure washes it off"
David A
Senior Member
Yes, its a good idea. Often mid to late summer feels a bit quiet downtown, although so far not as noticeable this year. However, given the bridge construction that is just starting it is timely.
dkazzed
Active Member
I wonder why they didn't opt to go with one lane in each direction rather than diverting all northbound traffic to the James MacDonald Bridge?
Gronk!
Senior Member
I'm guessing this is to reduce the number of accidents on the bridge.
The NB bridge was renovated during the mid-2000s but I'm unable to recall what traffic diversions were in place at that time.
The_Cat
Senior Member
Why renovate the bridge if it will be replaced in five to seven years?