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Title: Signs on the Move
Post by: JoePCool14 on December 21, 2022, 09:32:27 AM
Anyone ever get lucky enough to see a truck transporting a load of BGS to their permanent home on a highway somewhere? Well this week, I had the chance this week heading up to Milwaukee to see this one for myself.

(https://i.imgur.com/5QWecZT.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/mCGxvQA.jpg)

As you can imagine, it was difficult to get good photos. Anyone want to take a guess as to where they're headed? I already know, but I'll let you guys figure out for yourselves!

And while we're on the subject, does anyone else have any photos of BGS, or really any signs, being transported?
Title: Re: Signs on the Move
Post by: Big John on December 21, 2022, 09:46:38 AM
I know too, so I won't answer.
Title: Re: Signs on the Move
Post by: hbelkins on December 21, 2022, 05:45:33 PM
Saw some earlier this month, on eastbound I-64 in Shelby County. The truck had a just-removed sign for Exit 35 (KY 53/Shelbyville) and a new sign for Exit 48 (KY 151/Graefenburg-Lawrenceburg). The truck passed us as we exited at KY 151, so it must have been bearing a sign meant for the eastbound side of I-64. There is a construction project ongoing there to replace/widen the bridges carrying the interstate over the crossroad.
Title: Re: Signs on the Move
Post by: Scott5114 on December 21, 2022, 05:55:14 PM
I saw a video once of some car (probably a Tesla) that kept freaking out issuing alerts on the dashboard because the computer was detecting cones in the lane ahead. Of course, the driver wasn't concerned because the cones were stacked up in the back of a truck...
Title: Re: Signs on the Move
Post by: Max Rockatansky on December 21, 2022, 05:56:09 PM
Seen several times, never had the occasion to grab photos.  This wasn't totally uncommon in Caltrans District 6 a couple years ago when they were grabbing up SB1 funds for signage replacements.
Title: Re: Signs on the Move
Post by: Crash_It on December 22, 2022, 09:05:55 PM
Disgusting looking Wisconsin state route shields
Title: Re: Signs on the Move
Post by: Max Rockatansky on December 22, 2022, 09:10:19 PM
Quote from: Crash_It on December 22, 2022, 09:05:55 PM
Disgusting looking Wisconsin state route shields

Just couldn't hold that Wisconsin hate boner forever could ya?
Title: Re: Signs on the Move
Post by: kphoger on December 22, 2022, 10:12:40 PM
Yeah, boring white squares are so much better than boring white squares with a triangle.
Title: Re: Signs on the Move
Post by: Max Rockatansky on December 22, 2022, 10:16:47 PM
Quote from: kphoger on December 22, 2022, 10:12:40 PM
Yeah, boring flat white squares are so much better than boring white squares with a triangle.

FIFY
Title: Re: Signs on the Move
Post by: TheHighwayMan3561 on December 22, 2022, 10:44:33 PM
Quote from: kphoger on December 22, 2022, 10:12:40 PM
Yeah, boring white squares are so much better than boring white squares with a triangle.

But, but, one says ILLINOIS in it, and people only think of pure majesty and awe when they hear Illinois!
Title: Re: Signs on the Move
Post by: Max Rockatansky on December 22, 2022, 10:48:34 PM
Quote from: TheHighwayMan394 on December 22, 2022, 10:44:33 PM
Quote from: kphoger on December 22, 2022, 10:12:40 PM
Yeah, boring white squares are so much better than boring white squares with a triangle.

But, but, one says ILLINOIS in it, and people only think of pure majesty and awe when they hear Illinois!

True story bro, I read it on Wallethub.  I hear the Millennials can't get of the ski area at Illinois Pass. 
Title: Re: Signs on the Move
Post by: paulthemapguy on December 23, 2022, 09:13:44 AM
That's funny, I used to take trips up to Kohler-Andrae State Beach all the time as a kid, because my folks thought it was one of the best dog-friendly beaches within a few hours' drive.  We even stayed at a hotel off Wis-42 and I-43 in Sheboygan to prolong the fun.
Title: Re: Signs on the Move
Post by: Crash_It on December 23, 2022, 10:38:23 AM
Quote from: paulthemapguy on December 23, 2022, 09:13:44 AM
That's funny, I used to take trips up to Kohler-Andrae State Beach all the time as a kid, because my folks thought it was one of the best dog-friendly beaches within a few hours' drive.  We even stayed at a hotel off Wis-42 and I-43 in Sheboygan to prolong the fun.

Could've went here instead.

Montrose Dog Beach
https://maps.app.goo.gl/fo4eLVi3KB9ZqQ5L8

Or here

Gillson Park Dog Beach
https://maps.app.goo.gl/SBCScs9CwRNayRCC8


Or oddly enough even here

Hosah Park
https://maps.app.goo.gl/vRyd2F94CUV6E7ai8
Title: Re: Signs on the Move
Post by: Max Rockatansky on December 23, 2022, 11:17:22 AM
Quote from: Crash_It on December 23, 2022, 10:38:23 AM
Quote from: paulthemapguy on December 23, 2022, 09:13:44 AM
That's funny, I used to take trips up to Kohler-Andrae State Beach all the time as a kid, because my folks thought it was one of the best dog-friendly beaches within a few hours' drive.  We even stayed at a hotel off Wis-42 and I-43 in Sheboygan to prolong the fun.

Could've went here instead.

Montrose Dog Beach
https://maps.app.goo.gl/fo4eLVi3KB9ZqQ5L8

Or here

Gillson Park Dog Beach
https://maps.app.goo.gl/SBCScs9CwRNayRCC8


Or oddly enough even here

Hosah Park
https://maps.app.goo.gl/vRyd2F94CUV6E7ai8

Shenanigans, I was expecting a Wallethub citation.  This flat post sucks, I'm going to go smash my car horn!
Title: Re: Signs on the Move
Post by: JoePCool14 on December 23, 2022, 11:33:24 AM
Quote from: Crash_It on December 22, 2022, 09:05:55 PM
Disgusting looking Wisconsin state route shields

Relax everyone. He's obviously referring to the fact that the shield uses Series C numerals instead of the usual Series D. Nothing to worry about.
Title: Re: Signs on the Move
Post by: CtrlAltDel on December 23, 2022, 01:39:05 PM
I'm always amazed at how much bigger they look when not installed. It's like they shrink once put into place.
Title: Re: Signs on the Move
Post by: kphoger on December 23, 2022, 02:05:53 PM
Quote from: CtrlAltDel on December 23, 2022, 01:39:05 PM
I'm always amazed at how much bigger they look when not installed. It's like they shrink once put into place.

They look huge when you stand right by one that's been installed, too.  Ever walked right up to ground-mounted BGS to take its picture?  Massive!
Title: Re: Signs on the Move
Post by: webny99 on December 23, 2022, 09:14:04 PM
I didn't see it myself, but there's a sign (https://www.aaroads.com/forum/index.php?topic=5665.msg2795332#msg2795332) for the new CSVT project in PA visible in Street View.
Title: Re: Signs on the Move
Post by: CtrlAltDel on December 23, 2022, 10:55:03 PM
Quote from: kphoger on December 23, 2022, 02:05:53 PM
Quote from: CtrlAltDel on December 23, 2022, 01:39:05 PM
I'm always amazed at how much bigger they look when not installed. It's like they shrink once put into place.

They look huge when you stand right by one that's been installed, too.  Ever walked right up to ground-mounted BGS to take its picture?  Massive!

I have not, but I can definitely believe it.