Re: (erielack) Portage Bridge

["Tom Beckett" <tabeckett_@_stny.rr.com>]

The bridge is within Letchworth State Park. Maybe the state will assume the 
maintenance if it becomes part of the trail system, not that state 
maintenance would guarantee anything.

Tom B

>> >The Batavia Daily News ran an article about NS getting funding to
>> >replace the Portage Bridge.
>
> *snip*
>
>> I hope it is done in a "tasteful" e.g. historically accurate way.
>>
>> Dale
>
> Dale, it's a "replacement" not a "restoration."
>
> I have heard from a person who has reason to know that the replacement is 
> to be
> located somewhat to the south, to eliminate the sharp curve on the west 
> side,
> and also a curve on the east end, and that it is a single clear arched 
> span,
> minimizing disruption of the natural landscape below.  Also that the plan 
> is for
> the existing bridge to remain as a walkway for people. It will certainly 
> hold
> people, just not trains much longer.
>
> But eventually, we'd probably see a Kinzua-like event.  Nobody will take 
> care of
> it.
>
> SGL 

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