
I don’t give much merit to email forwards, who does? But a friend of mine recently sent a bunch of pictures of the Hoover Dam. As the pictures slowly opened, one by one, I was taken aback. These pictures were not only of the dam, but of the colossal bypass bridge that is under construction at the site. I had no idea this was even a thought. I had a number of reactions I’d like to share with you.
We’d like to hear your reactions to the project. Where among the spectrum I experienced, do you fall (I’m settling into #5, I think)? Weigh in with your comments below.
A little background.
Construction began in 2005 and should be completed in 2010. The bridge, less than one half kilometer from the dam, is now about 85% complete and figures say the cost is at about 78 million dollars (just over 20 million for the highway, apart from the bridge). On August 27, 2009 the concrete arch became free standing, joining the two sides together. The official name of the bridge is the Mike O’Callaghan-Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge and some recent, fairly stunning, pictures you can find right here.
posted by Jon Wick on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 @ 11:08 am
Tags: Arizona, Bridge, Bypass, Hoover Dam, Nevada, North America | Comments (4) Permalink
Sweet photo. I think I'm stuck on #4, though.
Hal Amen — Wednesday, November 11, 2009 @ 8:29 pm
I agree with all of your sentiments, Mr. Wick…Although I side with #2 and #4 the most. I also prupose a #7: Monkeywrenching opportunities galore! Ed Abbey and Dave Foreman are probably tweaking about the possibilities! (it is a beautiful bridge, but I hold a special distaste for the Hoover in my heart; and I can't help but associate the bridge with it's company)
@alexdubs — Thursday, November 12, 2009 @ 12:08 am
Yeah this thing is crazy. I have to go with #1, and probably a dash of #6. I mean, the dam's already there, and where else would you want to bungee?
TheExpeditioner — Wednesday, November 11, 2009 @ 11:40 pm
Do you think in 5 thousand years, people will flock to this site to see the mindblowing ancient relics of civilizations passed? Akin to the flood lit Parthenon? That's an interesting thought.
Matt- how about the squirrel suit?
Hal- America's obsession with all things convienent, I suppose.
Alex- I'll be watching the news, and if anything goes awry…
jonwick — Thursday, November 12, 2009 @ 7:49 am
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