Hoover Dam by-pass: pic's of progress

[pmclemore]

That's a good point, Don. So many of the new bridges are not only ugly, but then they install high Jersey walls so you won't be tempted to enjoy the view.

Pat

[Mike Leary]

Originally Posted by Jim Foster

If it is finished and open, we will be crossing it on October 12th.

They gonna make it?

Looks to be a rather scary crossing if one looks down.

[Gypsy Jo]

Heard on Las Vegas news it should be open by November? Who knows for sure.
Am thinking will give it a couple of months of trucks and cars going over it before trying it? See if anything shakes loose.

[Mike Leary]

Here we are the other day crossing the Tacoma Narrows bridge across Puget Sound outside of Tacoma, Washington. The bridge on the left is brand new, the one we're on is the second try; the first bridge blew down.Tacoma Narrows Bridge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

[Mike Leary]

Ooops, missed the bridge pic.

[Kevin245]

Originally Posted by Mike Leary

..the first bridge blew down.Tacoma Narrows Bridge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Every time I see the video clip of Galloping Gertie I get the willies. That was an expensive lesson in bridge design.

[Mike Leary]

No one was killed in that bridge deconstruct, though there was a dog that had a story for the pups. There is a urban legend about the insurance agent that figured the bridge would never go down and used the money for other things.

[345bill]

Here's progress pic's as of today, 04-17-2010.

[Airslide]

Wow... looking really good bill.

[AirHeadsRus]

Annette & I are flying out this month to meet family in Vegas. We are going to drive over to see the dam and post some pic's. Anyone know of a good lunch place away from the strip and on the way?

[345bill]

Originally Posted by AirHeadsRus

Annette & I are flying out this month to meet family in Vegas. We are going to drive over to see the dam and post some pic's. Anyone know of a good lunch place away from the strip and on the way?

Hi- If you go through 'downtown' in Boulder City you'll see one block that has many outside tables to sit and have lunch. I don't remember the exact name of the resturant (sidewalk cafe) but you cant miss it as it's on the left side of the only street going through town, about one block before the big park.

[AirHeadsRus]

Perfect! Just what we were looking for.
Thanks,
Joe

[345bill]

Originally Posted by AirHeadsRus

Perfect! Just what we were looking for.
Thanks,
Joe

Joe- Once you're in Boulder City, to get to the dam you'll have a choice to turn left at the only red light in town but if you go straight through the light the sidewalk cafe is around another mile or so on the left.

[Zeppelinium]

Originally Posted by Xbob2

How about a whole bleeping caravan? Wouldn't that be cool? Bet people would come from miles around & far away ...
Bob

When's it scheduled to be completed?

Zep

[Mike Leary]

Originally Posted by Zeppelinium

When's it scheduled to be completed?

This year, how cool will that be!

Hoover Dam Bypass

[345bill]

Here's Bridge Progress as of 05/08/2010

[Airslide]

Hi Bill,

Can we see vehicles already parked up there working on it?? I thought the first one would be an airstream?

[Coastalview]

Originally Posted by Mike Leary

This year, how cool will that be!

Hoover Dam Bypass

sometime in the 4Th quarter, we shall see

[345bill]

Here's progress as of 05-31-2010. When looking up from street level below, it looks like foot trafic could now cross all the way. I'm guessing there is no actual road surface yet.

[Mike Leary]

Thanks, getting closer to cross.