Cameron Street Bridge Goes to Tender

Thursday, February 21, 2008 03:59 AM

Drawing shows aerial view of Nechako River crossing that will replace the Cameron Street Bridge.

Prince George B.C. - The tender has been issued for the construction of the Cameron Street Bridge.

The final technical drawings have been made available to all interested bidders and the bid documents have to be submitted by March 11^th.

In one of the more recent briefings, the project cost estimates were outlined as follows:.

Items	Millions
South Intersection Improvement	$1.57
North Intersection Improvement	$ .834
Bridge Reconstruction	$6.857
20% contingency	$1.85
Widen Pedestrian Lane	$0.200
TOTAL	$11.31 million

The City has secured $1 million dollars from the Federal Government, another million from the Provincial government, and the City will borrow the balance

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Posted on Thursday, February 21, 2008 03:59 AM in News by 250 News

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Comments

Posted by: acrider54 on February 21 2008 5:55 AM

Stay away from that round about (traffic circle)idea you'll regret it. They used to have those in Victoria back in the 50-60's and they caused nothing but grief.

Posted by: metalman on February 21 2008 7:45 AM

Roundabouts work. I hate traffic lights, there should be more under/over passes, and roundabouts. In terms of traffic flow, those three save vast amounts of: time, fuel, maintenance and repair costs to roadways and signals. It' a "Greener" way.
metalman.

Posted by: He speaks on February 21 2008 7:56 AM

Round abouts on a bridge that is going to attract an above average amount of tractor trailers. Somebody made a wrong judgement call.

Posted by: lostfaith on February 21 2008 8:28 AM

Idiots, do you know how many trucks will have to go through those circles. Circles are good for regular traffic but not trucks.

Posted by: Common Sense on February 21 2008 9:08 AM

people look at size of the circle, with that span you could turn a 747. This is the most reasonable approach possible with the terrain conditions. Associated Engineering did a good job on the design in my opinion.

Posted by: metalman on February 21 2008 9:13 AM

No shit, sorry, I thought it would be obvious that roundabouts come in all sizes.
Go green or go home

Posted by: Bridge on February 21 2008 10:09 AM

Just in time for the Mare and a photo op for our election this fall. Eleven million, it will be interesting to see what the bids will come in at. The cup 8s half full.

Cheers

Posted by: metalman on February 21 2008 11:37 AM

I'm just curious Bridge, are you referring to a brood Mare? tee hee. Most fantastic photo opportunity, you are right! Look here, denizens of BC's Northern Capital! see what we have done for you!
metalman.

Posted by: tinyapplecork on February 21 2008 1:38 PM

Looks fine to me. Hopeful that the trucks stay off 5th and Carney once completed.

Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeease!

Posted by: Foo738 on February 21 2008 4:29 PM

They will only stay off Carney and Fifth going towards the bridge. Building this bridge keeps them going through Carney and Fifth from Pulp Mill Road and River Road.

The trucks need to be on a ring road out of the City. This bridge only delays that happening

Posted by: metalman on February 21 2008 6:27 PM

Massively good point, Foo.
metalman.

Posted by: Bridge on February 22 2008 9:12 AM

No, no metalman a brood mare is a very valuable animal. I am however thinking of the south end of a mare going north.

Posted by: Andyfreeze on February 22 2008 3:23 PM

I actually like roundabouts, but big trucks are a bit of a problem on them from what I have seen.
As long as it is big enough,I would think it should be fine.
ANYTHING is better than the way things are now!