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When was the last time this happened?
Most people are with you on that.The Key bridge took 5 years to build. It's 4 lanes (2 on both sides) and bounces like a trampoline when you're near the center top.
All the locals, me included, can't even think about a new one yet. All we want right now is for the bodies of the construction crew and anyone else in a vehicle when it was hit to be recovered.
And it's happened more than once in this country. Building new ports for new transportation realities isn't a bad thing, just the opposite, and easily doable; they're doing al over the world. Baltimore's location isn't important any more, for anything, plus it's a shithole.
Exactly.Ships weight and speed would be the biggest challenge to over come.
it's high because it had to be, and unless they go with a tunnel, the replacement will be even higher probably.
Baltimores location is still ideal because of its proximity to DC, Philadelphia and NYC. It is also a major transportation hub for rail and major highways.
Baltimores location is still ideal because of its proximity to DC, Philadelphia and NYC. It is also a major transportation hub for rail and major highways.
Pft....
Easy to change. Much cheaper than replacing the bridge.
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And it's happened more than once in this country. Building new ports for new transportation realities isn't a bad thing, just the opposite, and easily doable; they're doing it all over the world. Baltimore's location isn't important any more, for anything, plus it's a shithole.
They might want to consider replacing it with a tunnel complex.
In Tidewater Virginia, we have the HRBT (Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel) which has been two tubes, 2 each way. They are currently adding another bridge/tube and reworking the approach roads. I'm assuming that 1 of the 3 will be easily swappable to change direction based on commuter traffic direction which is mostly south in the morning and north in the afternoon.
If they do than ships going under a bridge isn't a problem anymore.
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Just a few facts about the port:And it's happened more than once in this country. Building new ports for new transportation realities isn't a bad thing, just the opposite, and easily doable; they're doing it all over the world. Baltimore's location isn't important any more, for anything, plus it's a shithole.
So?
You can't design for a one in a trillion occurrence if said design is less efficient than the design you want to use.
apnews.com
Just a few facts about the port:
The Port's private and public terminals handled 847,158 autos and light trucks in 2023, the most of any U.S. port for the thirteenth straight year.
In 2023, the Port ranked first in the nation in handling automobiles, light trucks, farm and construction machinery, as well as imported sugar and gypsum. The Port ranked second in the country for exporting coal. In 2022, the Port ranked sixth for importing coffee, 119,000 tons worth $609 million.
In Fiscal Year 2023, some 11.7 million tons of general cargo were handled by the Port's public terminals, a new record from the 11.3 million tons set in 2022.
Moreover, in 2023, the Port of Baltimore handled a record 52.3 million tons of international cargo, valued at $80.8 billion. Nationally, Baltimore ranks 9th for both total dollar value and tonnage of international cargo.
Also in 2023, the Port of Baltimore handled a record 1.3 million tons of imported roll-on/roll-off cargo (ro/ro), high and heavy farm and construction equipment. The Port is the top U.S. port for roll-on/roll-off cargo.
That mofo is a nightmare. Once they built the MM it was worth the extra mileage to avoid the HRBT, but now it’s as bad. I sat in HRBT traffic moving less than a mile over an hour just a few days ago. Most locals I know avoid it as much as possible especially in the summer.They might want to consider replacing it with a tunnel complex.
In Tidewater Virginia, we have the HRBT (Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel) which has been two tubes, 2 each way. They are currently adding another bridge/tube and reworking the approach roads. I'm assuming that 1 of the 3 will be easily swappable to change direction based on commuter traffic direction which is mostly south in the morning and north in the afternoon.
If they do than ships going under a bridge isn't a problem anymore.
WW
We have 2 tunnel systems already. No hazmat material is allowed thru them. The Key bridge was the route semi's carrying hazmat's used to reach the port. Any hazmat delivery was scheduled beforehand and would be escorted across the bridge with all local traffic stopped until the truck(s) carrying it crossed over.They might want to consider replacing it with a tunnel complex.
In Tidewater Virginia, we have the HRBT (Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel) which has been two tubes, 2 each way. They are currently adding another bridge/tube and reworking the approach roads. I'm assuming that 1 of the 3 will be easily swappable to change direction based on commuter traffic direction which is mostly south in the morning and north in the afternoon.
If they do than ships going under a bridge isn't a problem anymore.
WW
That mofo is a nightmare. Once they built the MM it was worth the extra mileage to avoid the HRBT, but now it’s as bad. I sat in HRBT traffic moving less than a mile over an hour just a few days ago. Most locals I know avoid it as much as possible especially in the summer.
We have 2 tunnel systems already. No hazmat material is allowed thru them. The Key bridge was the route semi's carrying hazmat's used to reach the port. Any hazmat delivery was scheduled beforehand and would be escorted across the bridge with all local traffic stopped until the truck(s) carrying it crossed over.
Yeah I did the commute for about 2 years then I got transferred to another location. In my younger years going to the beach we always packed snacks for the traffic jam that was waiting for youI agree, when I retired from the Navy I live down near Dam Neck. Took a job with Canon after that. Did about 3-months of commute to make sure the job was going to work out, then sold the house and moved to Yorktown because some days it would take me 45-minutes to get to work, other days it would take 2-hours.
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