Nobody is jumping off a 20ft high bridge when the alternative is to climb a 6ft chain link fence. Dec 27, 2022. 5:30 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.: Penn Avenue in Strip District closed. Back in May, we speculated that it would be the end of July, first of August to work through all the phases needed to reopen the bridge, Bright said. Could you or your staff respond to this? 0.08 miles South of Joe Black Road. The after-effects of the closure of the Thoppumpady Harbour Bridge for repair work on Thursday continues to haunt the people of West Kochi, who continue to experience heavy traffic congestion. It is also ridiculous that they said they closed it off to keep people from getting onto the main bridge. of Transportation and Development Announces Bid Results for Statewide Projects. Local access only and pedestrians are allowed to use the road too, but its been open for local access the whole time. A borg, or "blackout rage gallon," is a college drinking trend taking over TikTok. Please do more than just comment on this blog!! Lets rephrase as, preventable leading causes of death and serious injury. And interestingly over the last year weve shown that serious illness and deaths from flu can be prevented. I thought for a second there this was really going to prevent me from illegally accessing the high bridge. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Interstate 64 West will close Friday night as crews continue maintenance work on the approach to the Sherman Minton Bridge. Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey is set to unveil a plan to triple the police presence when those problems are most evident. During the rainy season, it will be even more difficult for people to commute if the old bridge remains closed. As well as emailing Lisa Herbold and SDOT and calling any other number I can find.Im getting absolutely tired of all the concessions WS Seattle residents are making just trying to enjoy living here. I find it amusing to see the uproar from bicycle users and pedestrians when SDOT closes off one of their roadways with no notice or citizen input, but they were perfectly good with it when SDOT did it to people who need to use cars at Alkis Constellation Ave. That said, I completely agree with those protesting this foolishness. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. sliewer@owh.com; twitter.com/Steve Liewer. Steve is the military affairs reporter for The World-Herald. Just look at a map! This issue was raised to us by nearby residents and the Seattle Police Department. Length: 5.59 miles. Temperatures once again will make a run into the mid-60s. The winter storm is creating some tough driving conditions for the morning rush hour. 3. Are we supposed to trust the decision makers only when it doesnt inconvenience us? The stretch of 168th Street between West Center Road and Q Street is slated for expansion from two lanes to four. Okay just for a moment, I want to point out that your post made me physically chuckle. Closing it changes nothing. She can absolutely help. The McKeesport community came together Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023, to say a final farewell to fallen police officer Sean Sluganski, who was killed in the line of duty. Now that PennDOT has gotten the I-79 construction zone north of the Neville Island Bridge sorted out, it's time to drop the next shoe. Interesting that the city finds ways to hire police officers to patrol an area where people are, at worst, potentially hurting themselves but somehow we cant find the time or money in our short-staffed-for-eternity police department to enforce laws that would prevent one of Seattles leading causes of death and serious injury: people who speed in automobiles and kill others. 941 overpass at I-10. This massive road closure will affect thousands of drivers each day, so here is your alternate route: Use the. The crack was discovered within the elements of a steel box beam, the state said. | Photo Credit: THULASI KAKKAT. Travelers should check Tripcheck.com and or wsdot.com/traffic for the latest updates. This is total BS and Im also going to continue to use it. I-255, St. Louis County, 5 a.m. to 3 p.m., one eastbound lane closed at Jefferson Barracks Bridge and Koch Road Bridge. Research is spotty, OPS, teachers union agree on new contract with $7,200 boost in base pay, City of Omaha set to begin 156th Street expansion project, As Corps of Engineers clears trees around Zorinsky Lake, neighbors still divided, Another 'minor' leak discovered at Omaha's Zorinsky Lake; crews make repairs, Trail closing, more tree removal planned at Omaha's Zorinsky Lake, Millions at Risk of Slipping Into Poverty as COVID-Era SNAP Benefits Set to End, More than 300 words have been added to the English dictionary, Citizens travel to Peru's capitol Lima to protest against Boluarte, Russia accuses U.S. of intent to use chemical weapons in Ukraine. This close it for safety NONSENSE for streets and bridges that WE ALL OWN is ridiculous. The past 365 days have been anything but easy for commuters, who cannot. ABC requires short-term, total road closures to allow crews the space and the freedom to work around the clock to construct a new bridge. PTL's Mikey Hood is in the PTL Kitchen with Giant Eagle Prepared Foods Team Leader Chef Crystal Baldwin to celebrate Black History Month. Pennsylvania Congressman Chris Deluzio on Tuesday helped introduce a new bill that would require railways to label more trains carrying potentially dangerous materials as "high-hazard flammable trains.". As the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) moves forward with plans to repair the West Seattle Bridge, it is working to assemble full funding to pay for the $175 million estimated cost for the entire West Seattle Bridge repair program, which includes the repair itself, repairs to the lower Spokane Street swing bridge, and traffic impact mitigation from the high bridge's current closure. The Zorinsky Lake bridge underpass also is being closed to boaters for the duration of the project. wpxi.com. I use that overpass to walk down to Longfellow Creek (and then up the Genesee stairs to Pigeon Point). Memphis still doesn't have an exact reopening date for the shuttered Interstate 40 bridge over the . I dont know, it must be end times or something because for the second time in a few months I actually agree with Jort. THEYRE ACTUALLY HIRING OFFICERS TO ENFORCE THE CLOSURE 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Besides, he said, schoolchildren were either in the middle of their annual examinations or were waiting for the examinations to commence. The Hernando DeSoto Bridge, which carries Interstate 40 over the Mississippi River, was shut down for repairs May 11 after a routine inspection found a structural crack. This is such a catastrophically bad decision Im losing my mind City policy is to limit median breaks on major arterial streets to one every quarter of a mile. 07/31/2024. How? I wouldnt care if homeless people were there, thats not a problem. A train derailment caused a massive fire caused in East Palestine, Ohio on Feb. 3, 2023. It connects the West End to the Chateau neighborhood on the North Side of Pittsburgh.. We also added signs in the area and hired peace officers to monitor the pedestrian bridge on weekends to help reduce trespassing. Havent verified that she was involved but thats what Crime Prevention would infer. Absolute crap!! He said the 168th Street expansion will cost $32.2 million about $12 million more than the city estimated in 2017. Its like when they removed some bus shelters because druggies were using them. Golden Gate Bridge District Awarded $400M Federal Grant to Complete Seismic Retrofit. When the bridge went out fingers were pointed at earlier administrations who learned about it back in 2014 but didnt make that information public OR fix it. How nice it is that an agency can decide our tax dollars spent on roads for all modes of traffic can just decide to close it to cars permanently without public comment.When you allowed them to do the above because it supposedly benefitted bike riders now you get this.Good luck with SDOT. The highway remains closed at the junction of OR. How about we just hold the persons trespassing accountable (kids or not) instead of defending the shut it all down policy of the SDOT. LaVonya Goodwin, the board president of the North 24th Street Business Improvement District, announces federal and city funding for the North 24th Streetscape Master Plan in Omaha on Friday. Now that I cant jump off the Avalon pedestrian bridge to access the WS high bridge via the fauntleroy express lanes how am I going to sneak onto the high bridge? And why close now ahead of it even having work done on it? A widening project from West Center Road to Q Street will force the closure of the Zorinsky Lake bridge bike and pedestrian underpass. This will include the widening of the bridge over Zorinsky Lake. During the overnight closures on the nights of March 5, 6, 14, and 15, the Spokane Street Swing Bridge, also known as the low bridge, will be open to all traffic from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. instead of . First published on March 5, 2022 / 8:15 PM. And yet SDOT and SPD do literally nothing about the motorcyclists who use the low-bridge bike/ped lane as their personal road. The McCullough Bridge (16th Street) from 6:30 a.m. to about 10:20 a.m. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. AND THATS INSANE! I understand the pedestrian and bicycle bridge will be, This closure has elicited significant comment both to Councilmember Herbold directly, and on the, this is a stupid, unnecessary inconvenience for those of us who regularly use the bridge while biking and walking or. Pennsylvania Gov. It only impacts legitimate users, sketchy folks who hang According to SDOT, the bridge won't reopen for at. . Ive highlighted comments from The bridge is shut down in both directions. Kiley Koscinski covers city government, policy and how Pittsburghers engage with city services. This closure has elicited significant comment both to Councilmember Herbold directly, and on the The closures in both directions are expected to last until 6 a.m. on . I am getting very sick of West Seattle. Sounds like a different budget, this will probably come from the bridge money. Here's what we know. A decision in the case, which is expected this summer, will affect roughly 40 million borrowers who are eligible for relief. Typical SDOT knee-jerk idiocy. This is bullst. It is part of the North 24th Street Business Improvement District Streetscape Master Plan. The West End Bridge reopened overnight following a deadly wreck. Learn about careers at Cox Media Group. Read More. And where is that money coming from? The . Westbound traffic will take Exit 542 Business U.S. 87 and use the frontage road until . I-39 southbound left lane will be closed nightly on Wednesday, Nov. 30 and Thursday, Dec. 1 from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. Private Bus Operators Association district secretary K.B. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much To all the inconvenienced local folks complaining here who use this bridge, you do understand that it is your kids trespassing on the high bridge at night that have caused this closure, right? Why not have the officers just enforce the closure of Stream Around The Table segments here on CBS News Pittsburgh. All rights reserved (About Us). State Crews perform investigation on I-40 bridge to prep for spring inspection Updated: Jan. 5, 2022 at 4:26 PM PST | By Parker King 5h. CNNs Eric Levenson, Rebekah Riess and Devon Sayers contributed to this report. Drivers are encouraged to detour to Interstate 65 North and the Lincoln toll bridge at Spaghetti Junction in downtown Louisville, then use Interstate 265 West to rejoin I-64 in New Albany, Ind. Thanks! You will receive a new password via e-mail. (Roger Cosman/CBC) The closure of Saint John's Harbour Bridge planned for Thursday and Friday has been delayed to Sunday. Intermittent closures are expected on the Sir. Police are investigating after a shooting victim crashed his car along Ohio River Boulevard on Monday evening. Insane. The app helps people save money by offering discounts on goods nearing their best-by dates. Montreal-area overpass involved in 30 crashes with heavy trucks in 2 years The train viaduct over Greene Avenue has been involved in close to 30 collisions with heavy vehicles in the past two. 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Follow him on Twitter @SteveLiewer. Mayor Jenny Durkan and the Seattle Department of. The fee will go directly towards ensuring they will have trained staff, vehicles, and the appropriate equipment to respond to emergencies. Have a tip for the WESA newsroom? Ill also be ignoring the signage until Im stopped. There is no through traffic from Banks to the coast at this time. To make informed decisions, the public must receive unbiased truth. NIGHT! 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The northwest corner of 24th and Lake Streets, part of the North 24th Street Business Improvement District Streetscape Master Plan, in Omaha on Friday. Drivers who travel farther on I-64 West will find the road closed and be detoured to Interstate 264 just short of the bridge approach in Louisville. The Edakochi-Kannangattu bridge, which links Edakochi to Willingdon Island, is around 6 km south of the BOT bridge. But boaters who wish to use the lakes west basin will still be able to launch from the west shore. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. The equipment removal will happen one side at a time because this is the safest scenario for the workers, the release reads. Crime Prevention is actually one non-sworn employee (at the SW Precinct). Oregon 6 (Wilson River Highway) was closed 6 miles east of Tillamook about 3:45 a.m. Thursday after a multi-vehicle crash involving a log truck. October 15, 2022 - April 30, 2023 East End Crossing Partners will be performing winter operations on the East End Crossing beginning fall of 2022 and continuing through April 2023. Like those above, I will be ignoring this unlawful violation of my right to access this bridge. Road crews will begin setting up barrier walls, install temporary lane striping and pour new pavement in preparation for future work. The work includes the widening of a bridge that crosses Zorinsky Lake and will force the closure of the portion of the bike and walking trail that runs underneath it. We have Pittsburgh legend Donnie Iris in studio to celebrate his 80th birthday! So, I guess, yahoos taking selfies on the closed bridge is a greater threat to public safety than the 24 people who were killed (actually killed) on Seattles roads last year? The repairs will most likely go into . Crews will be patrolling, pre-treating roads, plowing and de-icing. PTL's Celina Pompeani-Mathison meets up with Dr. Cassandra Brentley at the grocery store to try out the Flashfood app, which aims to help you save money on food. Drivers who travel farther on I-64 West will find the road closed and be detoured to Interstate 264 just short of the bridge approach in Louisville. The West End Bridge is a steel tied-arch bridge over the Ohio River in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, approximately 1 mile (1.6 km) below the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela Rivers. Roads and bridges that have ice, but are passable: La. Users can access their older comments by logging into their accounts on Vuukle. It says right up there that the Seattle Police brought the issue to SDOT. Appeasing right-leaning centrists wont get you my vote, okayyy. New fees go into effect today for people living in part of the North Hills. Check back throughout the morning for the latest commuting updates and follow us on Twitter: @trafficportland. Workers will be reminded of basic precautions including hydration, taking breaks, etc. 15 Indiana 90-68, CRAWFORD | McGhee's 9 3-pointers help Liberty end Bellarmine's season in ASUN Tourney, Boil water advisory issued for east Jefferson County, northern Shelby County, Louisville family says son's accused killer pleading guilty to manslaughter is 'not enough'. TRAFFIC: Cap Project overnight work TRAFFIC: Cap Project overnight work. The bridge was built from 1930 to 1932 primarily by the American Bridge Company (superstructure) and the Foundation . Immediately upon reaching the beach, the three tribes go full throttle in their first challenge to earn crucial camp supplies. The night's final moment belonged to 94-year-old James Hong, a supporting player in the film and a trailblazer for Asian American representation in Hollywood. This station is part of Cox Media Group Television. Maybe SDOT can create some user groups and install some cameras. Cuz thats stopped people zero times before huh? From repairing the West Seattle Bridge, to rehabilitating the Spokane St Swing Bridge, to improving access to the low bridge for different users - and implementing more than 195 traffic mitigation projects to help make it easier and safer to get in and around West Seattle - the West Seattle Bridge Program is a major effort making improvements to infrastructure and . Clogged commute from that point forward.Next up safe streets junk. I think that the shut-down of the West Seattle Bridge provides a unique opportunity to maintain pedestrian and bicycle access at the location of the pedestrian bridge while it is shut down, without the need for a long detour. Advertisement Police, EMS,. appreciated. Both ends of the bridge were blocked off just before 9 a.m. Thursday - as well as roads leading to the bridge. Makes zero sense. I am copying Shauna Larsen and asking her to Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. The drivers and passengers of the other two vehicles were not injured and remained on the scene. Email news@wesa.fm. Get the latest weather updates with meteorologist Ron Smileys forecast! The McKees Rocks Bridge will close to traffic in each direction between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. Wednesday as crews perform pavement marking operations. I understand the pedestrian and bicycle bridge will be Caltrans will then perform a 55-hour full closure of SR-12 beginning on Thursday, March 27 at 10:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m. on March 30, 2020. In the past six or seven months, people in Mt. I will also email Herbold, but Ive never gotten a response from her. Repair workers will have finished their work by Friday, the Tennessee Department of Transportation said in a news release. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). We also added signs in the area and hired peace officers to monitor the. The first full closure of I-24 over Germantown Road is scheduled as follows: Friday, April 16, 2021 at 9:00 p.m. EDT through Monday, April 19, 2021 at 6:00 a.m. EDT. Every year, working people across the country are victims of wage theft to the tune of billions of dollars. Federal highway funds will cover 80% of the cost, with a 20% match from the city. There are precious few dedicated paths and trails for pedestrians and cyclists, so yeah, closing one down without providing a quality detour is a big deal. It just doesnt make any sense. There are lots of alternative routes to Beach Dr for car drivers, and plenty of alternative parks if you are dead set on driving to within five feet of one. Thanks for that update. The problem is that this RV camp is the base of operations for a good chunk of burglaries in West Seattle and bikes stolen from the area have been recovered there. But dont expect Lisa Herbold to do anything. The app which helps prevent food waste has now expanded its partnership with the Pittsburgh grocery magnet. The former Pirates ace will be joined by the team's former catcher, Russell Martin. Rep. Don Bacon, LaVonya Goodwin, the board president of the North 24th Street Business Improvement District, and Mayor Jean Stothert announce federal and city funding for the North 24th Street Business Improvement District Streetscape Master Plan in Omaha on Friday. Email us at westseattlebridge@seattle.gov or call (206) 400-7511 Dec. 9 - 10: South Park Bridge (16th Ave S Bridge) Nighttime Closures The South Park Bridge (16th Ave S Bridge) will be closed from 10:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. the nights of Wednesday, December 9 and Thursday, December 10 for inspections by King County Road Services. In preparation for this weekend's . The Boss just added a second show in Pittsburgh "due to overwhelming demand.". 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I-44, St. Louis City, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., one westbound lane closed at Pine St. I-255, St. Louis County, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., one westbound lane closed at Jefferson Barracks Bridge and Koch Road Bridge. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. Xylazine is "increasingly present" in the nation's drug supply and has been found in overdose deaths from coast to coast. Trespassing onto the high bridge is a safety issue as there should not be any community members on the bridge until we know it is safe for travel. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. over it. Who can we contact to protest this decision? A Community Task Force member brought it up at this afternoons meeting. Abhilash Thoppil, member of the Kochi Corporation Council from Edakochi South, said the closure of the bridge was ill-conceived. SEATTLE On Monday, the West Seattle Bridge (WSB) is entering its final phase of repairs after being closed for more than a year and a half. They dont do this on other seismic retrofits, WHY on earth for a pedestrian one? City plans hearing on 168th Street expansion near Zorinsky Lake. The home-improvement store said it is investing $1 billion in pay raises for its employees. 4. Both sides of the West End Bridge after closed following a two-vehicle accident, according to Allegheny County dispatch. Investigators are still processing the scene and will reopen the bridge once they are finished. 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. We appreciate the publics patience while our team made the repairs and performed extensive inspections to ensure its structurally sound for many years to come.. He added that owing to loss of time caused by traffic congestion, a few operators were forced to terminate their services. Mostly slowly and not so surely, traffic is increasing still under the cloud of the Coronavirus Pandemic. I hope they receive at least that many emails. If police have a problem with trespassing they can address that directly. Work scheduled during this closure includes removal of the bridge "end jacks," which secure the movable bridge back into alignment with the roadway after having opened for boat traffic. one of Seattles leading causes of death and serious injury.not even top ten. We know this is happening during dismissal time at our schools, so please give yourself . Others are included in the comments to the linked article. Two cars traveling at a high rate of speed, side-by-side, across the West End Bridge caused a fatal accident on Tuesday night. All lanes of eastbound SR 520 between I-5 in #Seattle and 92nd Avenue Northeast in #Bellevue will be closed from 9 p.m. this Saturday night to 9 a.m. this Sunday morning. 42 bridge at Calle Sevario Street.

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