The recent farewell event was the final opportunity for people to walk across the now-closed Pattullo Bridge one last time.
There is still some ongoing construction on the new Riverview Bridge, like the unfortunate installation of an ugly suicide fence across it.
Thousands of people defied the pouring rain to walk across the bridge one last time.
The 89-years-old bridge is in rough shape.
On south side an off-ramp is waiting for the old bridge to be demolished first.
It is going to be interesting to see the old bridge get demolished this spring.
Few people are still having hopes for the old bridge to be repurposed, but while a cool idea, it is totally nonviable due to the condition of the bridge.
And there you have it. Farewell to the old legend!
I recall driving Patullo bridge twice/day back when I lived in Van and worked in Whalley.
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I love this photo (not so much his apparel, but 100% in terms of action)
The rail bridge is staying?
I prefer the steel-supported bridge structures (especially arched trusses, not girders below the deck) over suspension and cable-stayed bridges. They all have their applications, but given a choice I'd pick steel over cables.
I love this photo (not so much his apparel, but 100% in terms of action)
The rail bridge is staying?
I prefer the steel-supported bridge structures (especially arched trusses, not girders below the deck) over suspension and cable-stayed bridges. They all have their applications, but given a choice I'd pick steel over cables.
Yes, the rail bridge is staying. That's the CN/BN/Amtrak mainline out of Vancouver from Pacific Central Station.
I love this photo (not so much his apparel, but 100% in terms of action)
Yeah, it must have been his long-time dream to one day do that.
The rail bridge is actually much older than most people realize. it's crazy it hasn't been replaced, being as central and busy as it is. Then again, this is British Columbia, where infrastructure lags decades behind the need.
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Construction of the New Westminster Bridge began in August 1902, and the new bridge was formally opened on July 23, 1904.
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