[kcantor]

Still don't get why we need to close 97st for 2+ weeks for install.

The answer to your question is because it's the city, because they can, and because at the end of the day I don't think they really care.

At least it's only for 2+ weeks and not 2+ years.

 

[Edmcowboy11]

The cynical me says "that it's because where are the contractors going to park their trucks when they're working on this site"

 

[kcantor]

The cynical me says "that it's because where are the contractors going to park their trucks when they're working on this site"

Like there's such a shortage of surface lots on-street and surface parking lots within a stone's throw of Harbin Gate...

 

[Edmcowboy11]

Like there's such a shortage of surface lots on-street and surface parking lots within a stone's throw of Harbin Gate...

Sooo true.
But, but... none of it is free...

 

[SarcasticMarmot]

I was once told that it's cheaper to just shut it down and space out the scheduling to give the contractors some leeway to get things done. Then if one part of the project takes a bit longer you don't have to pay the penalties to reschedule. More compressed timelines cost more money. You can always do things in a less disruptive manner, if you're willing to pay for it.

Regardless, I'm glad this is finally moving forward. How badly this was handled is a disrespectful treatment of a gift from our partner city and to Chinatown.