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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]i just read that it will take a year to clear the harbor and 10 years to rebuild the bridge.

None of this is simple. [/quote]

Two out three observations are wrong.  Time to clear the harbor will depend on how far away the necessary equipment is and that might be the Gulf of Mexico or the North Sea.  Probably two to three weeks to open the harbor when it's in place.

The bridge will depend on whether or not the foundational supports are intact and can be reused.  If so, it shouldn't take but a year or so.  If not, two.  Ten is ridiculous, unless the gubbernmint screws the whole thing up.

None of this is simple, true.  [/quote]

I have no background in construction or engineering, and I know bridges are wildly different than highways. But weren’t the recent highway collapses in Philly and Florida predicted to take a significant time and then were super short? Combination of eliminating government red tape and collaboration among contractors to get it done?

Not that I expect a bridge to be built in a month, but I do look forward with hope that there’s a way to expedite clean up and rebuilding in a way that brings us all some pride that we got it done faster than 10 years.

I also wonder what kind of bridge will replace it. Is there a better type? Will it be higher? Fancier in design to be an iconic replacement? [/quote]

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