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In reply to the discussion: FIU Bridge - What's missing from this picture [View all]Awsi Dooger
(14,565 posts)44. Cameras will be blocked when the bridge is lifted
They don't want the grim images shown and plastered all over social media.
Nearby parking garages are being cleared to prevent cameras used from those areas. But obviously there is nothing to prevent videos from the nearby apartment complexes or other tall buildings.
Heavy machinery has been brought in and the bridge remains will be lifted soon.
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I agree. That suspension feature was highly engineered for just a cosmetic structure....
marble falls
Mar 2018
#18
Weather down there has been miserable. Concrete curing could definately be an issue.
haele
Mar 2018
#16
Sure doesn't look like this innovative installation method reduced the risk for people
LisaL
Mar 2018
#43
City of Miami? Republican run? County? Who is responsible? Lawsuits galore
Eliot Rosewater
Mar 2018
#26
+1 - And I still am angry that he trolled a HS student who has lost friends due to violence
Lucinda
Mar 2018
#48
shoulda gone to peru and hired some rope bridge builders. those things can be awesome strong nt
msongs
Mar 2018
#29
Without the span on the other side of the central support, those cables couldn't take much weight
muriel_volestrangler
Mar 2018
#40
An engineer said that was notable; he suggested it was for aesthetic reasons
muriel_volestrangler
Mar 2018
#58