Skeezix
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Given that this is Toronto, I am surprised they haven't blocked off the sidewalk anywhere near the dismantling-in-progress.
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gregv
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Kitsune
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That is going to be impressive to see that lifted into place.
EastYorkTTCFan
Senior Member
I got some more pictures today.
They have removed the glass at either end of the bridge and also the streetcar wires were completely cut at either side of it rather then bee taken down from, although the later is no big deal as the TTC is likely to put up new wires on Queen Street anyway in preparation for the new cars to use the pantographs.
Another look at the Eaton Centre side it's quite the sizable gap in it I wonder how much of a choke point it will be entering into the Bay as it will be remaining the same size.
They are starting work on preparing the new span on the roadway between Old City Hall and the Eaton Centre.
An alook at the inside of the Eaton Centre.
They have removed the glass at either end of the bridge and also the streetcar wires were completely cut at either side of it rather then bee taken down from, although the later is no big deal as the TTC is likely to put up new wires on Queen Street anyway in preparation for the new cars to use the pantographs.
Another look at the Eaton Centre side it's quite the sizable gap in it I wonder how much of a choke point it will be entering into the Bay as it will be remaining the same size.
They are starting work on preparing the new span on the roadway between Old City Hall and the Eaton Centre.
An alook at the inside of the Eaton Centre.
GeneralGrievance
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AlvinofDiaspar
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It would be nice if they can conveniently knock down a few of those rusty lampposts while they're removing the old bridge.
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Momin
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MetroMan
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They're going to have to remove those posts. It's already a tight fit turning a finished bridge into position without having light poles in the way.
Hopefully they've figured this out with the city who isn't going to put back the old poles and can install new ones since they're way past overdue for replacements.
AlvinofDiaspar
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EastYorkTTCFan
Senior Member
I wonder how they will put up the new Streetcar wires as well because apparently because of the thicker gauge of the new ones they need to have heavier post and in some place they can't put footings deep enough for them,
AlvinofDiaspar
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EastYorkTTCFan
Senior Member
I got some picture when I was down there today. It looks like they are relly hacking the bridge to pieces at the ends of it. They also have some heave equipment stationed beside Old City hall possibly to jack up the old bridge and remove it over the long weekend.
Work is alo progressing on replacement with some of the structural supports going up in the middle of the sapn.
Work is alo progressing on replacement with some of the structural supports going up in the middle of the sapn.
AlvinofDiaspar
Moderator
The St. Mike's bridge is supposed to end drawn from the stent; this one is looking like a trachea.
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And it begins.
City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release
May 19, 2017
Closure of Queen Street this weekend for removal of pedestrian bridge
Queen Street between Yonge Street and Bay Street will be closed to vehicles from 11 p.m. Friday, May 19 until 5 a.m.Monday, May 22 for the removal of the pedestrian bridge at the Hudson's Bay Company building. There will also be no access to James Street during this period.
Eastbound traffic on Queen Street will be diverted at Bay Street while westbound traffic will be diverted at Yonge Street.
Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times, however there will be periodic stoppages during crane hoisting work.
The City has a web-based map to help residents and visitors make their travel plans, available at http://www.toronto.ca/roadrestrictions.
This news release is also available on the City's website: http://ow.ly/5m9P30bS7e3
Toronto is Canada's largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. It is a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture and is consistently ranked one of the world's most livable cities. In 2017, Toronto will honour Canada's 150th birthday with "TO Canada with Love," a year-long program of celebrations, commemorations and exhibitions. For information on non-emergency City services and programs, Toronto residents, businesses and visitors can visit http://www.toronto.ca, call 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/TorontoComms and on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/cityofto.
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Media contact: Pat Barrett, Strategic Communications, 416-392-4716, pat.barrett@toronto.ca
City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release
May 19, 2017
Closure of Queen Street this weekend for removal of pedestrian bridge
Queen Street between Yonge Street and Bay Street will be closed to vehicles from 11 p.m. Friday, May 19 until 5 a.m.Monday, May 22 for the removal of the pedestrian bridge at the Hudson's Bay Company building. There will also be no access to James Street during this period.
Eastbound traffic on Queen Street will be diverted at Bay Street while westbound traffic will be diverted at Yonge Street.
Pedestrian access will be maintained at all times, however there will be periodic stoppages during crane hoisting work.
The City has a web-based map to help residents and visitors make their travel plans, available at http://www.toronto.ca/roadrestrictions.
This news release is also available on the City's website: http://ow.ly/5m9P30bS7e3
Toronto is Canada's largest city, the fourth largest in North America, and home to a diverse population of about 2.8 million people. It is a global centre for business, finance, arts and culture and is consistently ranked one of the world's most livable cities. In 2017, Toronto will honour Canada's 150th birthday with "TO Canada with Love," a year-long program of celebrations, commemorations and exhibitions. For information on non-emergency City services and programs, Toronto residents, businesses and visitors can visit http://www.toronto.ca, call 311, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, or follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/TorontoComms and on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/cityofto.
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Media contact: Pat Barrett, Strategic Communications, 416-392-4716, pat.barrett@toronto.ca