Monday, July 7, 2008

Bridge Work


It's finally happening. The West Lackawanna Avenue bridge in Scranton closes today for replacement. The project is long overdue.

Because the bridge is considered a gateway to Scranton, they're going to try to dress it up a little, retaining some of the architectural elements from decades past.

I have mixed feelings. It's nice to have a nostalgic look, but there's nothing wrong with clean and simple, either. Is this the best use of $5.2 million?

Getting a good look at the underside of the bridge wasn't easy. It's rather overgrown. It is a handsome bridge, when you can see it.

10,000 cars and trucks will have to use a detour until the bridge is complete in December of 2009.