A Bridge Not Far Enough?

[Afishionado]

 

Twin bridge is given the go-ahead

 

Councillors hope the bridge will help cut traffic congestion

A second harbour crossing in Poole in Dorset looks set to go ahead after a

[duncan]

"We are having positive discussions with private landowners, developers and the Government to secure the land and the funding package for the bridge."

 

that will be interesting in itself - basically as they need to raise the money the developers are on to a winner. Once the powerstation site is 're developed' you have to wonder how long some of the businesses owning suitable land in that area will take before they sell up and really make money on their assets!

[Brian]

I bet it goes way over budget!!

 

Can't help wondering what the new bridge will be like when they open it in a strong wind. Or how the diagonal join on the road surface will affect motorcyclists.

[Mike Fox]

This is bad news for our boating, after berthing in Holes Bay since 1988 on and off.

 

As well as contributing towards the

[Afishionado]

Quote.........Or how the diagonal join on the road surface will affect motorcyclists

 

OMG too funny for words.. Wouldn't it be wonderful to see!!

 

Mad Mike

[gaffa]

Have heard that there are no plans to synchronise the two bridges which means that the very restricted holding area between the two bridges will become a free for all with high risk of collisions .

 

Quite a spectacle!

 

Initially I reckon it will give Matchams a run for its money -Time to invest in a spectator area methinks

 

I only hope that they will make the new bridge at least the same airdraft as the old cos I can get underneath that one at all stages of the tide -

 

Well so far anyway although I might have a bit of trouble on the highest springs

 

Anyone have any idea of proposed design height in closed position?

 

If this goes ahead I think there will be a lot of spare moorings becoming available in Cobbs Quay Marina and Holes Bay

[Maverick Martin]

Can't remember the airdraft PBC were quoting but it was a lot higher than the existing bridge

 

Martin

[Brian]

Another point.

When the old bridge needs maintenance, they close the road and lift one side so that boats can still get in and out.

With the new bridge being a diagonal join it looks as though both sides will have to be raised to allow boats through, does this mean no boat movements during maintenance periods?

[fisherman1055]

Why can't they adopt the French approach and build a short but high bridge It works every time

 

It may not look as pretty but it would prevent chaos in the space between

 

Will they think about building pontoons for boats to tie up to now the ebb tide has increased by 1.5 knots due to dredging.

 

Tony D