2014: The Dedication of the Rosie Hackett Bridge in Ireland’s Capital — Transportation History

May 20, 2014 A dedication ceremony was held for a single-span bridge in Dublin, Ireland. This structure — measuring 157 feet (48 meters) in length and 85 feet (26 meters) in width — crosses the River Liffey and serves as a link between Marlborough and Hawkins Streets in Ireland’s capital city. The bridge is used […]

2014: The Dedication of the Rosie Hackett Bridge in Ireland’s Capital — Transportation History

Ohio, Kentucky Seek Funds for Brent Spence Corridor — AASHTO Journal

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear (D) and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (R) jointly submitted an application on May 24 requesting nearly $2 billion in federal funding to make much-needed improvements to the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor that runs through Northern Kentucky and the City of Cincinnati. [Above photo by the Ohio DOT] Both governors originally announced […]

Ohio, Kentucky Seek Funds for Brent Spence Corridor — AASHTO Journal

Oklahoma Route 66 Commission becomes law after legislature overrides governor’s veto — Route 66 News

The Oklahoma Route 66 Commission became law Friday after the state legislature overwhelmingly overrode the governor’s veto on the measure. House Bill 4457, which promises millions in annual funding for the preservation and development of Route 66 through mid-2027 through the commission, initially had passed by a 72-6 vote in the state House and 39-6…

Oklahoma Route 66 Commission becomes law after legislature overrides governor’s veto — Route 66 News

Several historic bridges over a century old are along this route including those in Tulsa. This will be a relief given the dwindling number of historic bridges in the state and the government pursuing a systematic process of demolishing and replacing them.

.

🌉 BHC

The Cowboy Trail – It’s a Rail Trail — Best of the Midwest! Hiking – nature – photography

Hey Haw! The Cowboy Trail is a rail trail in northern Nebraska. It currently runs 195 miles across northern Nebraska, following the old Chicago & Northwestern rail route from Norfolk in the east to Valentine in the west being one of the largest Rails to Trails projects in the United States. The railroad called this the “Cowboy Line”. And here, […]

The Cowboy Trail – It’s a Rail Trail — Best of the Midwest! Hiking – nature – photography