Minister says bridges safe, despite poor condition of some
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The North Arm bridge on Route 60 in Holyrood is listed in overall fair condition. The bridge was built in 1926. According to a 2009 inspection report the condition of the bridge’s substructure and super-structure is listed as poor. The 2009 report was the latest inspection of that structure supplied to The Telegram. — Photo by Tobias Romaniuk/The Telegram
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The Main Gut bridge in Stephenville Crossing was found to be in overall poor condition in a 2011 inspection. The structure dates to 1973. According to Transportation and Works, it’s being repaired. — Photo by Frank Gale/The Western Star
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— Transcontinental file photo
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— Transcontinental file photo
The North Arm bridge on Route 60 in Holyrood is listed in overall fair condition. The bridge was built in 1926. According to a 2009 inspection report the condition of the bridge’s substructure and super-structure is listed as poor. The 2009 report was the latest inspection of that structure supplied to The Telegram. — Photo by Tobias Romaniuk/The Telegram
The Main Gut bridge in Stephenville Crossing was found to be in overall poor condition in a 2011 inspection. The structure dates to 1973. According to Transportation and Works, it’s being repaired. — Photo by Frank Gale/The Western Star
— Transcontinental file photo
— Transcontinental file photo
Tom Hedderson
State of province's bridges.
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- California Pete from NFLD
- - June 26, 2012 at 14:08:09
Fair !!! Just wait till it collapses with an overloaded Semi and it becomes NFG . Good luck, but that is goverment for you .
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- Johnboy
- - June 25, 2012 at 19:19:47
Just in case, how about sending cabinet mins across first to test them out.If the bridges are no good, Well, no big loss.
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- Bern
- - June 25, 2012 at 16:59:14
I have worked around bridges with contractors for years. There has been more work done the past 10 years than anytime. They cannot be done all at once, for one thing it is expensive and for another we don't have the contractor's in the province to do very many in a year. Some bridges need repairs but don't need to be replaced. One example is the gut bridge near Stephenville Crossing. The rails and the top of the bridge were in disrepair and needed to be replaced but the bridge underneath is in good shape. I am sure every road in the province would need/want to be replaced if we looked at specific inspections. Like everything else, in due time! My question is why fear monger the people in the province? Bridges are being inspected and repaired yearly.
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- JAMES
- - June 25, 2012 at 14:59:49
what on gods green earth is the minister of transportation smoking ? inspectors have said that bridges are in FAIR condition, not GOOD or EXCELLENT, but FAIR condition. SO WHAT IS IT ? the only thing thats in EXCELLENT condition in newfoundland/labrador is all 48 of MHA'S pension, DISGUSTING !
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- David
- - June 25, 2012 at 14:47:52
Regarding any bridge not located on the Avalon...who really cares? Almost no votes "out there" (as Queen Kathy herself called visiting the hinterland of Corner Brook last Friday), and fewer every day.
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