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Leto · 03-02-2006, 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by james t kirk

The photos came to me by way of my work in rehabilitating the bridge. I have a few more if you want to see them.

What amazes me is that it was built in 10 MONTHS, under budget.

And trust me, the repair work is not done. In fact, it's about ready to start up again next week. Look out for more concrete barriers for at least another year. The parapet walls and railings were designed to match the originals.

Actually, you're right, when I looked closely today, while the bridge appears to have re-opened to all of it's lanes, the pavement doesn't look like it's been given that smooth, permanent finish. So one more year? What exactly has been done/ is going to be done to the bridge to re-habilitate it?

By the way, looking at the fourth black and white pic that you posted, is that the Brick Works? It looks like the whole area is flooded!

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Just poking around for information of this particular bridge, I found some interesting things.

This from sombody's recent blog:

http://tpg1.com/blog/index.php/rob/c...idge_overpass/

Leaside bridge overpass
Early this mornging, the Leaside bridge was closed. There’s no way to know for sure why (at least via the internet), but it’s a sure bet that it was due to a jumper over night.

This returns us back to the old arguments against the luminous veil, the fence that has ruined the Prince Edward Viaduct. It is by most accounts ugly, morbid, and extremely expensive. The main argument against spending all that money was that people would just go to another major bridge. It appears to be happening.

So now what? Spend more money and cage up another city landmark? It appears headed that way.

james t kirk · 03-02-2006, 07:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Charlatan

Is that the Quebec Bridge?

Near Quebec City?

Nope.

QC is much bigger.

Guess again.

james t kirk · 03-02-2006, 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by fresnelly

The bridge across the Bow River in Stoney Plain, Alberta?

Nope, Charlatan was "closer"

I have crossed this bridge many times, it's a beaut.

james t kirk · 03-02-2006, 07:44 AM

With regards to Leaside, I can tell you that it will be at least another year, if not more.

The job is however going well.

A great deal of steel is being replaced, as is the entire deck, and the piers are being repaired. The deck may be done in a year, but the piers and the deck will not be.

Leaside is actually higher than the viaduct and yes, people are jumping off. Leaside was not closed for a jumper as per that blog however, it was closed for 15 minutes to allow the bridge to be jacked up 1/4" and the old bearings to be changed out.

The logic behind the fence on the viaduct is that suicide is sometimes impulsive and it will prevent that kind of suicide. The well planned out suicide can not be stopped by a fence. Personally, I think what they did to the viaduct is quite ugly. It cost around 7 million bucks too by the way.

Has it worked on the viaduct? Absolutely.

Has it reduced the number of suicides, I don't know.

Charlatan · 03-02-2006, 07:56 AM

The viaduct veil is ugly as sin.

I loved that bridge. I still do but it have been damaged with the addition of the veil.

Scorps · 03-02-2006, 12:32 PM

There is one like that in B.C. but its falling apart and its way higher then that one!

james t kirk · 03-02-2006, 12:34 PM

Nope, not BC

fresnelly · 03-03-2006, 05:45 AM

I recall driving across a similar bridge in Quebec, just across the Ontario border on the way to Salaberry de Valleyfield. Or am I imagining things?

james t kirk · 03-03-2006, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by fresnelly

I recall driving across a similar bridge in Quebec, just across the Ontario border on the way to Salaberry de Valleyfield. Or am I imagining things?

You're imagining things.

He he, finally got one that didn't get answered in two minutes.

As you can see from the photo, it's a significant bridge and a land mark in the area.

Do you guys need a clue?

cellophanedeity · 03-03-2006, 02:00 PM

Lion's Gate Bridge? It looks similar.

james t kirk · 03-03-2006, 02:28 PM

Nope, not even close.

Ok,

Clue No. 1

It's in a Maritime province

splck · 03-03-2006, 03:40 PM

Campbellton bridge, New Brunswick

james t kirk · 03-04-2006, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by splck

Campbellton bridge, New Brunswick

You win.

It's called the J.C. Van Horne Bridge actually. But you are correct.

splck · 03-04-2006, 08:27 AM

Next...

Fly · 03-04-2006, 10:21 AM

that's the Gabriola ferry dock no?

Scorps · 03-04-2006, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by cellophanedeity

Lion's Gate Bridge? It looks similar.

Thats the name I was trying to remember. But the Lions Gate only has 3 lanes.

splck · 03-04-2006, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by flyman

that's the Gabriola ferry dock no?

no, not Gabriola

Leto · 03-05-2006, 04:34 AM

Around Sicamous?

Fly · 03-05-2006, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by splck

no, not Gabriola

Galiano?........

splck · 03-05-2006, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Leto

Around Sicamous?

No, not Sicamous.

splck · 03-05-2006, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by flyman

Galiano?........

It's not a Gulf Island.

Leto · 03-05-2006, 01:56 PM

pentiction area?

splck · 03-05-2006, 05:38 PM

Nope, not there, but you're about the same distance away as Sicamous.

Fly · 03-05-2006, 07:43 PM

for fuck sakes........

Fly · 03-06-2006, 10:43 AM

Glade ferry?

skier · 03-06-2006, 10:45 AM

I don't have any pics, anyone feel like posting one up?

Fly · 03-06-2006, 11:15 AM

i think you're right skier.

splck · 03-06-2006, 11:22 AM

yeah, skier got it. I used to take that ferry often when I worked in the Kootenay's.

Gotta try a bit harder there fly...

Fly · 03-06-2006, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by splck

Gotta try a bit harder there fly...

yeah,yeah.........

watch it buddy....or i won't finish your roof.

skier · 03-06-2006, 09:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skier

I don't have any pics, anyone feel like posting one up?

looks like I edited instead of quoted :P

Leto · 03-07-2006, 03:24 AM

i don't see skier's answer in the posts above... but I would be happy to post a pic to keep the thread going.

By the way, where is Glade?

here's a pic:

skier · 03-07-2006, 10:15 AM

yeah I sorta edited out the answer- it's the kootenay lake ferry.

Thanks for postin up a pic Leto

fresnelly · 03-07-2006, 10:24 AM

If I remember right, that building is on Toronto St. and started as Toronto's main Post Office, evenutally becoming the home of Hollinger Inc., Conrad Black's company.

Charlatan · 03-07-2006, 12:07 PM

I think you are right fresnelly...

fresnelly · 03-07-2006, 12:23 PM

Excellent.

Not my photo but:

Charlatan · 03-07-2006, 12:37 PM

The atrium at BCE Place in Toronto. It's one of the prettier places in Toronto. It's also the home of Astral Media (TMN, Family Channel, etc.).

fresnelly · 03-07-2006, 01:06 PM

That's the new monument to Alexander Wood, at the corner of Alexander and Church St. Look him up and tell me Canada has a dull history.

This one should be easy:

Charlatan · 03-07-2006, 01:07 PM

Hockey Hall of Fame! Right outside the last place you posted...

Part of the Alexander Wood statue:

Charlatan · 03-07-2006, 01:13 PM

Leto · 03-07-2006, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skier

yeah I sorta edited out the answer- it's the kootenay lake ferry.

Thanks for postin up a pic Leto

no problemo! Looking at the old pic posted by Charlatan, it looks like they removed the embossed "Post Office" that was on the front. There's a place around the back side of this building where I get my hair cut (Ivan's on Victoria). I took this pic on the way there.

03-02-2006, 07:44 AM	#924 (permalink)
james t kirk Junkie Location: Toronto	With regards to Leaside, I can tell you that it will be at least another year, if not more. The job is however going well. A great deal of steel is being replaced, as is the entire deck, and the piers are being repaired. The deck may be done in a year, but the piers and the deck will not be. Leaside is actually higher than the viaduct and yes, people are jumping off. Leaside was not closed for a jumper as per that blog however, it was closed for 15 minutes to allow the bridge to be jacked up 1/4" and the old bearings to be changed out. The logic behind the fence on the viaduct is that suicide is sometimes impulsive and it will prevent that kind of suicide. The well planned out suicide can not be stopped by a fence. Personally, I think what they did to the viaduct is quite ugly. It cost around 7 million bucks too by the way. Has it worked on the viaduct? Absolutely. Has it reduced the number of suicides, I don't know. Last edited by james t kirk; 03-02-2006 at 07:46 AM..

03-02-2006, 07:56 AM	#925 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	The viaduct veil is ugly as sin. I loved that bridge. I still do but it have been damaged with the addition of the veil. __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

03-02-2006, 12:32 PM	#926 (permalink)
Scorps Lost!! Location: Kingston, Ontario	There is one like that in B.C. but its falling apart and its way higher then that one! Last edited by Scorps; 03-02-2006 at 12:36 PM..

03-03-2006, 05:45 AM	#928 (permalink)
fresnelly Functionally Appropriate Location: Toronto	I recall driving across a similar bridge in Quebec, just across the Ontario border on the way to Salaberry de Valleyfield. Or am I imagining things? __________________ Building an artificial intelligence that appreciates Mozart is easy. Building an A.I. that appreciates a theme restaurant is the real challenge - Kit Roebuck - Nine Planets Without Intelligent Life

03-03-2006, 02:00 PM	#930 (permalink)
cellophanedeity Heliotrope Location: A warm room	Lion's Gate Bridge? It looks similar. __________________ who am I to refuse the universe? -Leonard Cohen, Beautiful Losers

03-02-2006, 12:34 PM	#927 (permalink)
james t kirk Junkie Location: Toronto	Nope, not BC

03-03-2006, 02:28 PM	#931 (permalink)
james t kirk Junkie Location: Toronto	Nope, not even close. Ok, Clue No. 1 It's in a Maritime province

03-03-2006, 03:40 PM	#932 (permalink)
splck it's jam Location: Lowerainland BC	Campbellton bridge, New Brunswick __________________ nice line eh?

03-04-2006, 08:27 AM	#934 (permalink)
splck it's jam Location: Lowerainland BC	Next... __________________ nice line eh? Last edited by splck; 03-04-2006 at 08:30 AM..

03-04-2006, 10:21 AM	#935 (permalink)
Fly see the links to my music? Location: Beautiful British Columbia	that's the Gabriola ferry dock no? __________________ BASTARD SterlingStudios

03-05-2006, 04:34 AM	#938 (permalink)
Leto Junkie Location: The Danforth	Around Sicamous? __________________ You said you didn't give a fuck about hockey And I never saw someone say that before You held my hand and we walked home the long way You were loosening my grip on Bobby Orr http://dune.wikia.com/wiki/Leto_Atreides_I

03-05-2006, 01:56 PM	#942 (permalink)
Leto Junkie Location: The Danforth	pentiction area? __________________ You said you didn't give a fuck about hockey And I never saw someone say that before You held my hand and we walked home the long way You were loosening my grip on Bobby Orr http://dune.wikia.com/wiki/Leto_Atreides_I

03-05-2006, 05:38 PM	#943 (permalink)
splck it's jam Location: Lowerainland BC	Nope, not there, but you're about the same distance away as Sicamous. __________________ nice line eh?

03-05-2006, 07:43 PM	#944 (permalink)
Fly see the links to my music? Location: Beautiful British Columbia	for fuck sakes........ __________________ BASTARD SterlingStudios

03-06-2006, 10:43 AM	#945 (permalink)
Fly see the links to my music? Location: Beautiful British Columbia	Glade ferry? __________________ BASTARD SterlingStudios

03-06-2006, 10:45 AM	#946 (permalink)
skier Rawr! Location: Edmontania	I don't have any pics, anyone feel like posting one up? __________________ "Asking a bomb squad if an old bomb is still "real" is not the best thing to do if you want to save it." - denim Last edited by skier; 03-06-2006 at 01:30 PM..

03-06-2006, 11:15 AM	#947 (permalink)
Fly see the links to my music? Location: Beautiful British Columbia	i think you're right skier. __________________ BASTARD SterlingStudios

03-06-2006, 11:22 AM	#948 (permalink)
splck it's jam Location: Lowerainland BC	yeah, skier got it. I used to take that ferry often when I worked in the Kootenay's. Gotta try a bit harder there fly... __________________ nice line eh?

03-07-2006, 03:24 AM	#951 (permalink)
Leto Junkie Location: The Danforth	i don't see skier's answer in the posts above... but I would be happy to post a pic to keep the thread going. By the way, where is Glade? here's a pic: __________________ You said you didn't give a fuck about hockey And I never saw someone say that before You held my hand and we walked home the long way You were loosening my grip on Bobby Orr http://dune.wikia.com/wiki/Leto_Atreides_I

03-07-2006, 10:15 AM	#952 (permalink)
skier Rawr! Location: Edmontania	yeah I sorta edited out the answer- it's the kootenay lake ferry. Thanks for postin up a pic Leto __________________ "Asking a bomb squad if an old bomb is still "real" is not the best thing to do if you want to save it." - denim

03-07-2006, 10:24 AM	#953 (permalink)
fresnelly Functionally Appropriate Location: Toronto	If I remember right, that building is on Toronto St. and started as Toronto's main Post Office, evenutally becoming the home of Hollinger Inc., Conrad Black's company. __________________ Building an artificial intelligence that appreciates Mozart is easy. Building an A.I. that appreciates a theme restaurant is the real challenge - Kit Roebuck - Nine Planets Without Intelligent Life

03-07-2006, 12:07 PM	#954 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	I think you are right fresnelly... __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

03-07-2006, 12:23 PM	#955 (permalink)
fresnelly Functionally Appropriate Location: Toronto	Excellent. Not my photo but: __________________ Building an artificial intelligence that appreciates Mozart is easy. Building an A.I. that appreciates a theme restaurant is the real challenge - Kit Roebuck - Nine Planets Without Intelligent Life

03-07-2006, 12:37 PM	#956 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	The atrium at BCE Place in Toronto. It's one of the prettier places in Toronto. It's also the home of Astral Media (TMN, Family Channel, etc.). __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke Last edited by Charlatan; 03-07-2006 at 12:48 PM..

03-07-2006, 01:06 PM	#957 (permalink)
fresnelly Functionally Appropriate Location: Toronto	That's the new monument to Alexander Wood, at the corner of Alexander and Church St. Look him up and tell me Canada has a dull history. This one should be easy: __________________ Building an artificial intelligence that appreciates Mozart is easy. Building an A.I. that appreciates a theme restaurant is the real challenge - Kit Roebuck - Nine Planets Without Intelligent Life

03-07-2006, 01:07 PM	#958 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	Hockey Hall of Fame! Right outside the last place you posted... Part of the Alexander Wood statue: __________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke

03-07-2006, 01:13 PM	#959 (permalink)
Charlatan Getting it. Super Moderator Location: Lion City	__________________ "My hands are on fire. Hands are on fire. Ain't got no more time for all you charlatans and liars." - Old Man Luedecke