Maylands bridge replacements (PSP disruptions)
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Re: Maylands bridge replacements (PSP disruptions)
Postby matthecat » Tue Nov 04, 2014 6:10 pm
I assume they will be lifting the decking on the approach ramps this weekend as they did on the other side last weekend.
Huge crane (270 tonne lifting capacity) in yard this morning so PSP may be closed as well.
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Re: Maylands bridge replacements (PSP disruptions)
Postby NASHIE » Thu Nov 06, 2014 4:57 pm
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Re: Maylands bridge replacements (PSP disruptions)
Postby flashpixx » Thu Nov 06, 2014 5:19 pm
captain obvious!!NASHIE wrote: Ive never used this bridge in my life
From Mainroads site:
The bridge carries 3,500 vehicles per day.
Is over 100 years old and needs replacement with a wider, better accessed, safer for pedestrians and cyclists bridge
As you've not used it you won't realise that it is the only crossing in that vicinity that is not controlled by traffic lights. As a Maylands resident I can attest to the increased volume of traffic using Caledonian or Third avenue now that Seventh is closed.
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Re: Maylands bridge replacements (PSP disruptions)
Postby Hugor » Thu Nov 06, 2014 5:54 pm
The 3rd ave crossing is terrible. It was a very dangerous bridge though.
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Re: Maylands bridge replacements (PSP disruptions)
Postby NASHIE » Thu Nov 06, 2014 5:56 pm
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Re: Maylands bridge replacements (PSP disruptions)
Postby fixed » Fri Nov 07, 2014 12:16 am
Been using this bridge since 1978 as a Mt Lawley local. Then moved to Inglewood. Then Bedford. Then Guildford where I used it as the best way to ECU and onto Perth CBD on a motorbike. Have used 7th ave bridge as the best way to the hills from Mt Lawley.
Central Ave, Carrington, 7th ave...
Guildford Rd, 7th ave, coode st, central
Those that dont know know used Caledonian Ave and Meltham Station bridge
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Re: Maylands bridge replacements (PSP disruptions)
Postby Hugor » Fri Nov 07, 2014 1:23 am
Sweeping views of the railway line, PSP, Wheatley Crescent, Eighth Ave and the northern precincts on the other sides of the rail line.
Hoping to see a separated bike path, fresh water fountain, hot dog stand and street theatre on the bridge when it reopens.
Cant wait.
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Re: Maylands bridge replacements (PSP disruptions)
Postby Hugor » Sat Nov 08, 2014 3:28 pm
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Re: Maylands bridge replacements (PSP disruptions)
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Re: Maylands bridge replacements (PSP disruptions)
Postby flashpixx » Sat Feb 14, 2015 3:26 pm
saw that as I rode through. Good news a potential crash spot removedRed Rider wrote:The PSP has been relaid in it's original position today. A bit of line marking and she'll be good to go shortly.
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Re: Maylands bridge replacements (PSP disruptions)
Postby Hugor » Sat Feb 14, 2015 11:21 pm
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Re: Maylands bridge replacements (PSP disruptions)
Postby Grev » Mon Feb 16, 2015 6:22 pm
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Re: Maylands bridge replacements (PSP disruptions)
Postby flashpixx » Mon Feb 16, 2015 6:44 pm
Grev wrote:I agree, this has been a very well managed process. I was tempted to put pen to paper more than once to congratulate those at the coal face but did not know who was actually dong the work. Maybe they will read this forum.
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Re: Maylands bridge replacements (PSP disruptions)
Postby Karati » Tue Feb 17, 2015 1:03 pm
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Re: Maylands bridge replacements (PSP disruptions)
Postby Killswitch » Tue Feb 17, 2015 2:12 pm
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Re: Maylands bridge replacements (PSP disruptions)
Postby CycleSnail » Tue Feb 17, 2015 6:06 pm
+1Killswitch wrote:Very nice to ride straight through this morning. The guys did a great job to keep it hassle and car free.
I was impressed that they took a lane away from cars to allow for a safe cycling flow on the PSP
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Re: Maylands bridge replacements (PSP disruptions)
Postby BayswaterpoliceWA » Fri Feb 20, 2015 6:32 pm
Thank christ! No need to worry about the numerous who come around the blind corners on the wrong side of the narrow path at 30kmh +flashpixx wrote:saw that as I rode through. Good news a potential crash spot removedRed Rider wrote:The PSP has been relaid in it's original position today. A bit of line marking and she'll be good to go shortly.
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Re: Maylands bridge replacements (PSP disruptions)
Postby numloxx » Wed May 13, 2015 9:01 pm
Newbie to this forum, but have heard on the news that the bridge is open to traffic again.
https://www.mainroads.wa.gov.au/AboutMa ... ning-.aspx" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Hopefully when they rebuild the Third Ave Bridge they take into account the cycle path as well.
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Re: Maylands bridge replacements (PSP disruptions)
Postby matthecat » Tue Jul 07, 2015 5:05 pm
Bit of activity at the 3rd (?) Ave bridge over past few weeks.
Additional fencing on the northern side of the line which I assume will be the machinery & materials storage area.
There were a couple of guys measuring various bits & pieces on the bridge a few days ago (perhaps for scaffolding/barriers).
I can't see how they will be able to be as bike friendly on this part of the project.
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Re: Maylands bridge replacements (PSP disruptions)
Postby flashpixx » Tue Jul 07, 2015 5:46 pm
Agreed, the alternative diversion options on Whatley or Railway arent flash eithermatthecat wrote: I can't see how they will be able to be as bike friendly on this part of the project.
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Re: Maylands bridge replacements (PSP disruptions)
Postby matthecat » Mon Jul 13, 2015 5:15 pm
What do you think of this?
There is an entry ramp onto the PSP that comes off the bridge and forms a T junction.
If they could straighten that out (temporarily) and give us the left turn lane (heading East from the city) that won't be needed whilst the bridge works are under way plus put a re-entry point back onto the PSP east of the bridge I think that would work well.
If they could seperate cars from bikes as well as the 7th avenue project might be a goer.
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Re: Maylands bridge replacements (PSP disruptions)
Postby wellington_street » Mon Jul 13, 2015 11:04 pm
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Re: Maylands bridge replacements (PSP disruptions)
Postby flashpixx » Wed Jul 15, 2015 3:05 pm
I think that ramp is on the East side of the bridge. Problem will be the west side as there are ramp/stairs for the footbridge over to Mt Lawley Station.matthecat wrote:Thinking about options this morning as I rode past (not much else to do at 5.30 in the morning is there).
What do you think of this?
There is an entry ramp onto the PSP that comes off the bridge and forms a T junction.
If they could straighten that out (temporarily) and give us the left turn lane (heading East from the city) that won't be needed whilst the bridge works are under way plus put a re-entry point back onto the PSP east of the bridge I think that would work well.
If they could seperate cars from bikes as well as the 7th avenue project might be a goer.
Received a flyer in the mailbox from Main Roads last night outlining the plan which detailed the existing cycle path with be diverted onto Whatley. At the time I thought yeah, pinch the LH turning lane heading east on Whatley and convert the RH turning lane heading west into straight ahead.
I'm somewhat optimistic that the project will deal with cyclist/peds well, based on the success of the diversion for the Seventh St bridge.
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Re: Maylands bridge replacements (PSP disruptions)
Postby Grev » Fri Oct 16, 2015 5:57 pm
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Re: Maylands bridge replacements (PSP disruptions)
Postby matthecat » Fri Oct 16, 2015 7:15 pm
Just needs some hotmix and we'll be away!
As Grev says we can only but hope it's as smooth as the 7th Ave bridge-works
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