SkyTrain Station Renovations

[SFUVancouver]

Thanks for the great photo update.

Originally Posted by mcminsen

The positioning of those columns perched on the edge of the cliff beside Shoppers looks precarious to me. I trust the engineers, but, wow.

[red-paladin]

A great photo update!

Does anyone know if the plan then is to remove the old bridge and replace it after the (first part of the) new bridge is built? Why else would structure be built under the existing bridge?

[Anorak]

Originally Posted by red-paladin

A great photo update!

Does anyone know if the plan then is to remove the old bridge and replace it after the (first part of the) new bridge is built? Why else would structure be built under the existing bridge?

I remember reading somewhere that that was the plan, yes. I'm not sure why though

[dpogue]

Originally Posted by red-paladin

A great photo update!

Does anyone know if the plan then is to remove the old bridge and replace it after the (first part of the) new bridge is built? Why else would structure be built under the existing bridge?

Yes, the plan is to construct a single wider bridge across the cut, rather than two separate ones. I have no idea how they're intending to handle the logistics of doing that, but let's hope they have some sort of plan

[officedweller]

Thanks for the update!

Interesting that they removed the beam from the "Safeway wall". You'd think they'd re-use that to support the new platform.

Originally Posted by mcminsen

Commercial Broadway station.

Originally Posted by mcminsen

Sept.9 '16, my pics
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[WBC]

Originally Posted by dpogue

Yes, the plan is to construct a single wider bridge across the cut, rather than two separate ones. I have no idea how they're intending to handle the logistics of doing that, but let's hope they have some sort of plan

Purely based on the Metrotown strategy the plan is to remove the old bridge, string a rope across the chasm and let people zipline across to provide more engaging experience while the new bridge is being built for the next 6 months...

[SpongeG]

will the new bridge be in the same spot?

[Sheba]

Originally Posted by WBC

Purely based on the Metrotown strategy the plan is to remove the old bridge, string a rope across the chasm and let people zipline across to provide more engaging experience while the new bridge is being built for the next 6 months...

If only they would do that at Metrotown - zipline across Central Blvd!

[Express691]

Originally Posted by WBC

Purely based on the Metrotown strategy the plan is to remove the old bridge, string a rope across the chasm and let people zipline across to provide more engaging experience while the new bridge is being built for the next 6 months...

Make it an opportunity for "urbanized eco-tourism". Install a toll to cross central boulevard lol

((I tried))

[Waders]

Originally Posted by red-paladin

A great photo update!

Does anyone know if the plan then is to remove the old bridge and replace it after the (first part of the) new bridge is built? Why else would structure be built under the existing bridge?

From what I read before in the news, the new bridge will be pre built offsite and then transported to the station. It looks like the new structure being built under the existing bridge will form the support.
The bridge replacement probably will happen on a Saturday night after service is closed.

[jollyburger]

Originally Posted by Waders

From what I read before in the news, the new bridge will be pre built offsite and then transported to the station. It looks like the new structure being built under the existing bridge will form the support.
The bridge replacement probably will happen on a Saturday night after service is closed.

They were fabricating it in January so I assume it's sitting somewhere finished.





http://buzzer.translink.ca/2016/01/an-up...-station-construction/#jp-carousel-37009

[SpongeG]

a bridge like this would have been cool, at night it lights up and changes colours.


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[urbancanadian]

Originally Posted by jollyburger

They were fabricating it in January so I assume it's sitting somewhere finished.





http://buzzer.translink.ca/2016/01/an-up...-station-construction/#jp-carousel-37009

Thanks for the pics. That looks like it could be the bridge across Broadway/Shoppers.

There are plans to eventually open a Grandview Highway entrance north of the existing stairs down to the Commercial platforms. This would have been a good opportunity to build that and re-route passengers that way while they install the new bridge...

[BCPhil]

Originally Posted by urbancanadian

Thanks for the pics. That looks like it could be the bridge across Broadway/Shoppers.

There are plans to eventually open a Grandview Highway entrance north of the existing stairs down to the Commercial platforms. This would have been a good opportunity to build that and re-route passengers that way while they install the new bridge...

Yeah, I'm pretty sure I read there will be no new bridge until Burnaby and the property owners get together and pay for it. Even then, I'm also pretty sure it will be west of the current bridge, closer to the Station Square (and might not even connect to Metrotown without having to go down the stairs and cross the bus loop).

[CanSpice]

Originally Posted by BCPhil

Yeah, I'm pretty sure I read there will be no new bridge until Burnaby and the property owners get together and pay for it. Even then, I'm also pretty sure it will be west of the current bridge, closer to the Station Square (and might not even connect to Metrotown without having to go down the stairs and cross the bus loop).

The bridge he was talking about is at Commercial-Broadway, which doesn't have anything to do with Burnaby or Metrotown.

[Anorak]

Originally Posted by urbancanadian

Thanks for the pics. That looks like it could be the bridge across Broadway/Shoppers.

There are plans to eventually open a Grandview Highway entrance north of the existing stairs down to the Commercial platforms. This would have been a good opportunity to build that and re-route passengers that way while they install the new bridge...

Agreed, although it would cause some inconvenience it would allow for time for the bridge to be replaced. I'm not sure how they plan to remove the existing bridge and put the new one in without impacting service. I find it highly doubtful they will be able to overnight.

[SpongeG]

i don't think any bridges are being removed.

[vanman]

My pics taken yesterday afternoon.

[towerseeker101]

Originally Posted by SpongeG

a bridge like this would have been cool, at night it lights up and changes colours.


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This is Vancouver! We can only have boring infrastructure here, minimalism is key!

[WBC]

Originally Posted by towerseeker101

This is Vancouver! We can only have boring infrastructure here, minimalism is key!

Also it has to be open to the elements 'cuz we are all wood elves...or we are in South California... I am not sure which one...