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Originally Posted by jhausner
50 meters downstream would put it between the Skytrain Bridge and existing bridge?
Looking at the maps, upstream would make much more sense for me alignment wise
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Yeah, toward the Skytrain bridge but 50 m (164 feet) is a very minimal distance from the Patullo in the scheme of things.
In regards to an alignment 50 m upstream, the article stated:
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Although it would be more expensive than an option 50 metres upstream of the existing bridge, it would have limited impact on residential and industrial properties and moderate impact on parks.
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As for the existing antiquated rail bridge, due to the existing gradient of the land line, I think that, in all likelihood, a twin-track lift bridge similar to CN's 2nd Narrows structure (built in 1969) would be the best choice.
