ExCon90 wrote: ↑Tue Nov 16, 2021 10:40 pmMy understanding of several months ago viewing a trail organization presentation, is that WR does not require any significant repairs to the structure for trail use. No weight issues as would be the case with rail service, and the clearance above the river is sufficient for marine traffic so the bridge can remain permanently closed. The deck would be covered with a trail walking surface and railings. DB is not to be utilized by the trail as the cost to restore and maintain the bridge for marine traffic openings would be massive. Instead of using DB, the trail from the west would divert south at the western end of DB on the existing fill along the western bank of the Hackensack River, proceed under the existing elevated NJ Turnpike roadway to the Amtrak Portal Bridge and thence to Route 7. The trail would continue east as a sidewalk along Route 7, over the recently opened new Wittpenn Bridge into Jersey City and, potentially, as part of another project, to the Bergen Arches former rail right of way to the west bank of the Hudson River.Roadgeek Adam wrote: ↑Tue Nov 16, 2021 12:17 pm The ROW has been encroached in multiple areas and torn out in others. WR Draw is in bad shape and welded shut as is. DB Draw is in the middle of a swamp.Just wondering: have any of the proponents looked at the cost of making WR and DB suitable for pedestrians, joggers, bikes, etc.? And is there a worthwhile goal at the east end of DB, or would it just mean turn around and retrace your steps?
~Ken :: Fairmont ex-UP/MP C436 MT-14M1 ::
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