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[Cotuit]

Surely this is one of the signs of the apocalypse!

[atlrvr]

In the Boston Courant, it said that the deck over the Mass Pike would take nearly 2.5 years to build, so it will be a while before we see much verticle promise....still, I'll be excited to have it capped.

[Cotuit]

atlrvr, on Oct 22 2007, 09:42 AM, said:

In the Boston Courant, it said that the deck over the Mass Pike would take nearly 2.5 years to build, so it will be a while before we see much verticle promise....still, I'll be excited to have it capped.

That seems like a long time.  

[Dozer]

Cotuit, on Oct 22 2007, 05:08 PM, said:

That seems like a long time.  

I read the same article. I guess there are a lot of utilities that will need to be moved, and since it will require the closing of parts of the turnpike, they won't be able to work on it 8 hours a day as with most construction projects. Further, this project is supposed to include ground water replenishment features which I am sure are also adding to the length of time needed for this. That's just my understanding though..

[Dozer]

Was walking home from a bar last night after watching the Sox game in Boston, and went past the Columbus Center construction site. Attached to the fencing was this reassuring sign:



At least, I felt reassured (at 2am after a few drinks, it doesn't take much).