December 5, 2011, 10:30am, begins the reconstruction of the
Flagler Memorial Bridge, affectionately called as the North Bridge.
It is one of three bridge that link
Palm Beach and West Palm Beach, over the
Intercoastal Water Way.
From December 5 through 16, the bridge will have one lane closed from 10:30am to 3:30pm. You'll want to plan extra time to cross and remember to factor in extra time for draw bridge openings which can happen any hour, at quarter past and quarter til.
I thought I'd share some photos of the North Bridge's current beauty. What will happen to these lovely accessories once the new bridge is built?
One interesting bit is that the old bridge, after being completely removed, will be recycled as "a structure within an existing artificial reef site in the ocean just to the southeast of Lake Worth Inlet."
(source)
So enjoy; tomorrow they may be gone...
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Thanks for joining me today. Until next time, Eli
Jennifer@threedogsinagarden
ReplyDeleteHi Eli, It is a shame to lose such interesting architectural elements. Those lanterns are particularly beautiful and I like the scroll-like shell. Even the stonework has a weathered beauty.Sadly modern and beautiful are not always synonymous.