We recently found a trail that is just on the other side of the river so yesterday we parked on our side of the bridge and walked across. As long as I have lived in Sellwood I have never actually walked across the bridge. It was cool to see the river from this angle and we got a great view of downtown. The trail is pretty cool too and we even found a place to park next time so we don't have to spend 10 minutes of our walk on the bridge.
Here is the view of downtown in the middle of the river
On the trail that runs under the bridge. Sellwood in on the other side.
2 comments:
Ooh...I like new walks! Looks fun, I wish I could walk it with you!! Miss you friend!
The Sellwood Bridge project is a planning effort led by Multnomah County with its agency partners to develop a long-term solution for this 85-year old Willamette River crossing in Southeast Portland.
A preferred alternative to replace the bridge was approved at the local level in 2009. Federal approval of the Final Environmental Impact Statement (Final EIS) is expected later this year. The project is currently in the preliminary screening phase, which is a public process that will determine the type of bridge structure to be built.
* The preferred alternative is a new two-lane bridge with two sidewalks, two shoulders/bike lanes and a traffic signal at the west end connection with Highway 43.
* A new Community Advisory Committee is meeting through the spring and summer to make a recommendation about the type of replacement bridge to be built.
* The new bridge will be constructed in a manner that will allow the bridge to remain open to traffic.
* Design work on the new bridge and acquisition of land will begin after federal approval of the plan is received later this year.
* The total project cost is estimated to be $330 million.
* There is a regional funding plan to secure funds so construction can begin as expected in late 2012.
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