Big Blue Bridges
On your way to the Airport from Detroit you will behold two new additions: a pair of monstrous but beautiful blue suspension bridges that span a portion of I-94. Construction had piqued much curiosity in me over the past few months and also elicited fear that the structure was actually a public art project for Superbowl visitors. Last night after class I was really excited that I was able to cross the bridge heading westbound. Of course this morning heading eastbound I was a disappointed that I couldn
It is called the “Gateway Bridge”.
May Detroit News Story
I like how it “spans” Telegraph Rd.
I have been following the progression of these blue bridges, and saw them for the first time a few months ago. I think it is a pretty cool thing that’s being done. I read somewhere that they are supposed to elicit a “Welcome to Detroit!” feeling for visitors heading into the city.
Lucky Telegraph road :0)
Makes my commute a little more fun. I think they are lovely and I hope visitors feel the same.
Bridges go over water. What MDOT built is a fancy viaduct.
Of course the Mackinac Bridge is going to need some serious work in coming years, I hope we can afford it.
Was this part of the chock-full-o’-pork Highway Bill, passed by those fiscally-responsible conservatives?