Pedestrian Bridge

[Side Show Joe]

Today, I noticed a fenced off area next to Fouts and the freeway. There also seems to be some heavey equipment at the site. Could this be the start of the bridge construction?

[UNTFan23]

Today, I noticed a fenced off area next to Fouts and the freeway. There also seems to be some heavey equipment at the site. Could this be the start of the bridge construction?

You are correct.

[Harry]

Supposed to be ready for TSU. Could be cutting it close. Supposed to look very sharp and VERY visible from 35E.

[foutsrouts]

Wonder what kind of signage is planned for it? I'm guessing that TXDOT would frown on any sort of video screen, since I don't recall ever seeing anything like that before in Texas.

[PlummMeanGreen]

Supposed to be ready for TSU. Could be cutting it close. Supposed to look very sharp and VERY visible from 35E.

"Very visible from 35E."

I love that one, Harry.

Now that we've seen the architectural rendering, what will the real PB actually look like?

GMG!

[All About UNT]

"Very visible from 35E."

I love that one, Harry.

Now that we've seen the architectural rendering, what will the real PB actually look like?

GMG!

[SilverEagle]

What! No zip line?

A zip line would be a great money maker for the University.

[GL2Greatness]

the newspaper of record for UNT has a story from a few days ago

http://www.ntdaily.com/?p=62999

[DeepGreen]

[UNTLifer]

I'm just glad to know that it will be visible from I35E.

[greenjoe]

North AND south bound ?

[DeepGreen]

Any updates/photos on the pedestrian bridge project?

[MDH]

Any updates/photos on the pedestrian bridge project?

I drove by Saturday night and they have the metal bridge pieces off to the side. It looks like they'll be lifted onto the concrete pillars fairly soon. It was dark so I couldn't snap a photo.

[KRAM1]

Went by this last weekend and they had some of the metal spans sitting by and seemingly being prepared for installation. I do, however, wonder if it will be ready for the first home game? It's not that the folks working on it could not have it completed in time, but rather will all the various spans and parts be ready in time for installation? If not in time for the first game, it will indeed be up and ready during this season. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that all parties can get this done in time for that first kick-off. GREAT location for the bridge!

[Green P1]

It will be done in time.

[SilverEagle]

I forget, so can someone remind me. Will this bridge accommodate golf carts?

[Green P1]

I forget, so can someone remind me. Will this bridge accommodate golf carts?

Not on gameday I don't think. I'd assume the golf cart shuttles will continue on their previous route.

[greenjoe]

I stopped by the pedestrian bridge site yesterday. The bridge is much wider than I had imagined. I didn't get out and mesure, but I think two golf carts could pass easily on this bridge. Both sides will have a perpendicular ramp leading to the bridge. When this puppy is lifted onto the supports over the Interstate I hope somebody can get video. I would think the placement of the bridge will be done on a Sunday when traffic is lighter. Cars will be backed up to Norman and to Waco.

GO MEAN GREEN

(ps Very nice catch MDH)

Edited July 9, 2012 by greenjoe

[MDH]

I didn't get out and mesure, but I think two gold carts could pass easily on this bridge.

But how will us commoners get across?

[Harry]

It seems to me that this bridge should be named something other than the generic pedestrian bridge. I wonder what they will name it or if it will be named at all?

[UNT90]

_{I would think that naming rights would go to someone who donated a specific amount to have the bridge named after them or whomever they chose.}

_{At least that would be my hope.}

Edited July 9, 2012 by UNT90

[DeepGreen]

Wingspan Bridge?

O.K., you can stop laughing now.

[UNTFan23]

I stopped by the pedestrian bridge site yesterday. The bridge is much wider than I had imagined. I didn't get out and mesure, but I think two gold carts could pass easily on this bridge. Both sides will have a perpendicular ramp leading to the bridge. When this puppy is lifted onto the supports over the Interstate I hope somebody can get video. I would think the placement of the bridge will be done on a Sunday when traffic is lighter. Cars will be backed up to Norman and to Waco.

GO MEAN GREEN

They'll do it at night when traffic is at its lightest.

[Harry]

How about V. Lane Rawlins Bridge? or the Norval Pohl bridge perhaps? C. Dan Smith would be deserving as well!

[Green Crazy]

It seems to me that this bridge should be named something other than the generic pedestrian bridge. I wonder what they will name it or if it will be named at all?

here are some ideas...

- the attendance booster

- lazy man's pass

- you can stop your bit**ing now walkway

or

- the bridge to greatness.