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Regional Boards => Great Lakes and Ohio Valley => Topic started by: Stephane Dumas on October 28, 2009, 05:14:50 PM

Title: condition structure of the Ambassador Bridge
Post by: Stephane Dumas on October 28, 2009, 05:14:50 PM
I spotted it at http://www.tollroadsnews.com/node/4405 (http://www.tollroadsnews.com/node/4405)
Title: Re: condition structure of the Ambassador Bridge
Post by: leifvanderwall on November 03, 2009, 05:39:49 PM
Well, I'm not asking for miracles, but it goes to show that this nation is having trouble to come up with funding to repair bridges. I'm not surprised one bit that the bridge is only in fair condition and it is a very busy structure. It seems to me that the next I-35 W tragedy is right around the corner. I find it troubling that the authority of the bridge tried to keep the report from coming out.
Title: Re: condition structure of the Ambassador Bridge
Post by: mightyace on November 03, 2009, 05:52:33 PM
Quote from: leifvanderwall on November 03, 2009, 05:39:49 PM
Well, I'm not asking for miracles, but it goes to show that this nation is having trouble to come up with funding to repair bridges. I'm not surprised one bit that the bridge is only in fair condition and it is a very busy structure. It seems to me that the next I-35 W tragedy is right around the corner. I find it troubling that the authority of the bridge tried to keep the report from coming out.

I don't know if this is an example of lack of funds.  Since the authority of the bridge is a private, for-profit enterprise, did they sacrifice safety in the name of profits?  (i.e. They could have kept the bridge in better condition but didn't want to.)
Title: Re: condition structure of the Ambassador Bridge
Post by: Hellfighter on November 03, 2009, 09:25:35 PM
Quote from: mightyace on November 03, 2009, 05:52:33 PM
Quote from: leifvanderwall on November 03, 2009, 05:39:49 PM
Well, I'm not asking for miracles, but it goes to show that this nation is having trouble to come up with funding to repair bridges. I'm not surprised one bit that the bridge is only in fair condition and it is a very busy structure. It seems to me that the next I-35 W tragedy is right around the corner. I find it troubling that the authority of the bridge tried to keep the report from coming out.

I don't know if this is an example of lack of funds.  Since the authority of the bridge is a private, for-profit enterprise, did they sacrifice safety in the name of profits?  (i.e. They could have kept the bridge in better condition but didn't want to.)

Knowing the many controversies about Mr. Matty, that seems very plausible.
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