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Old Posted May 7, 2015, 8:52 PM
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Originally Posted by KevinFromTexas View Post
I would really love that. I'm just not a fan of the overhead junk. I would also rather the bridge be permanent. I really dislike the idea of the bridge only being extended twice daily. That seems like it would make it a waste of money then. It would probably cost $5 million to build.
It's too low to be permanent. Going by those renderings it looks like it won't be any higher above the water than the boardwalk. That would stop all the sight seeing boat tours which go a little further east not to mention kyakers and conoes.

I agree with you about the twice a day extension. I think they should just build a higher permanent bridge like the one next to Lamar. It could even be a city icon if they do a suspension type bridge with a unique design. I would love to see something like the bridges in Dallas cross over the river. Why not a pedestrian bridge?
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