Lake Champlian bridge closed indefinetly
http://www.poststar.com/news/local/a...cc4c03286.html
Though i doubt it will effect many out-of-the-area skiers on here, i post this FYI.
The Crown Point bridge crossing Lake Champlain between Crown Point, NY and Chimney Point, VT. was closed indefinitely 10-16-09. This forces a 100 mile detour. the bridge had been under going repairs to it's super structure for months when it was discovered the pier(s) are badly cracked and may actually fall apart completely dropping the bridge into the lake. :shock:
the situation looks grim. Many people commute across this bridge for work. the 100 mile detour will be quite the gauntlet for them. 3400 cars daily cross this bridge. The description of the pier damage does not bode well for reopening. perhaps they can encase the whole pier with concrete and save the day. perhaps.
Ferries do cross the Lake but they are some distance away and only the one at Burlington runs all year. none of them will be able to keep up with the crossing demand.
i believe locals used to do an unofficial " ice road " across the southern lake end with entrance and exit using boat ramps. but not sure if it's still done.
Re: Lake Champlian bridge closed indefinetly
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Originally Posted by Snowballs
http://www.poststar.com/news/local/article_e77cd748-ba8b-11de-9ff0-001cc4c03286.html
Though i doubt it will effect many out-of-the-area skiers on here, i post this FYI.
The Crown Point bridge crossing Lake Champlain between Crown Point, NY and Chimney Point, VT. was closed indefinitely 10-16-09. This forces a 100 mile detour. the bridge had been under going repairs to it's super structure for months when it was discovered the pier(s) are badly cracked and may actually fall apart completely dropping the bridge into the lake. :shock:
the situation looks grim. Many people commute across this bridge for work. the 100 mile detour will be quite the gauntlet for them. 3400 cars daily cross this bridge. The description of the pier damage does not bode well for reopening. perhaps they can encase the whole pier with concrete and save the day. perhaps.
Ferries do cross the Lake but they are some distance away and only the one at Burlington runs all year. none of them will be able to keep up with the crossing demand.
i believe locals used to do an unofficial " ice road " across the southern lake end with entrance and exit using boat ramps. but not sure if it's still done.
Unfortunately this could have been avoided if we only took care of our infrastructure. Hopefully the state can come up with something fast before winter kicks in.
Re: Lake Champlian bridge closed indefinetly
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Originally Posted by Snowballs
3400 cars daily cross this bridge
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Originally Posted by nyspnypd
Hopefully the state can come up with something fast before winter kicks in.
Since number translated into 2.5 cars per minute I dont think that bridge is high on the priority list.
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Originally Posted by nyspnypd
i believe locals used to do an unofficial " ice road " across the southern lake end with entrance and exit using boat ramps. but not sure if it's still done.
I'm afraid we are gonna have folks crossing on ice before it's safe to do so
Re: Lake Champlian bridge closed indefinetly
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Originally Posted by Denison
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Originally Posted by Snowballs
3400 cars daily cross this bridge
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Originally Posted by nyspnypd
Hopefully the state can come up with something fast before winter kicks in.
Since number translated into 2.5 cars per minute I dont think that bridge is high on the priority list.
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Originally Posted by nyspnypd
i believe locals used to do an unofficial " ice road " across the southern lake end with entrance and exit using boat ramps. but not sure if it's still done.
I'm afraid we are gonna have folks crossing on ice before it's safe to do so
yes but that is the reason why we are in this situation of having a bridge about to fall down the state pushing it further down the list over the years.