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Originally Posted by Jakz
By far the most realistic option for getting the freeway off the riverfront is building a 50' lower Marquam bridge (matching Tillikum) with an approach that can go under Hawthorne and then run in a cut-and-cover trench built adjacent to the current alignment to Burnside. This would also allow for the removal of the Goose Hollow/Pearl sections of I-405. It would be relatively cost-effective too if it were designed strictly for current traffic levels. .
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I've never heard of this idea of just lowering the Marquam Bridge so that it's below grade on the eastside, but that seems much more affordable than a tunnel from South Portland to North Portland. I think one of the issues I have with I-5 downtown is how loud it is when you're on the riverfront. I've seen bridges with sound walls in other countries, I wish they could do that here on both the existing and replacement bridge (should that be the option). I wish our politicians could chew gum and walk at the same time by cleaning up the city and dealing with current social problems while planning for a more livable city in the future.
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