[COM] Bakewell Underpass | $30m

[jimmy_2486]

So im guessing thats why Adelaide Metro are implementing their improved bus services on January 13th...

[Norman]

So im guessing thats why Adelaide Metro are implementing their improved bus services on January 13th...

Yes, there will be a few routes re-routed via Henley Beach Road because of the Transit Lane.

[Xaragmata]

Bakewell Underpass Opening Celebration ad is on p2 of this week's Weekly Times / Messenger

Sunday 13 January 2008 from 10 am in the underpass - enter from Henley Beach Road or Glover Avenue.
Displays, street performers, BBQ, drinks ($1 donation per person to Rotary Club)

Official Opening 11:30 - Premier Rann & Minister Conlon

[Edgar]

anyone attended the ceremony this morning?

[Norman]

I did. Very well done yet again, just like the Tram Extension Opening.

Videos coming soon, for now, enjoy the photos:
http://photos.galoresoftware.net/main.p ... temId=2770

[BillD]

I was there too.

It was a warm day, perhaps less people than I expected (unlike the Heysen tunnel opening).
The Rotary club were running a BBQ. There was a band and soft-serve icecream van.
Speeches were made by Rod Hook, Pat Conlon & Mike Rann before the ribbon was cut using the same scissors which cut the ribbon for the bridge (1929?). Members of the Bakewell family were present.

BillD

Here are the crowd making their way down from Henley Beach Rd


Looking toward the City


Food and a band kept people happy as they waited for the inevitable speeches


First bus driving toward the city the dedicated bus/taxi lane


Looking West

[Shuz]

Wow, its turned out much nicer than I thought. One question, why has a bus lane only been implemented city-bound, and not vice-versa?

[Edgar]

Totally awesome, thanks for the pictures both of you.

I cannot imagine how much difference it has changed the site compared to when the old flyover bridge was there. Now it looks modern and is exactly what Adelaide needed!

And the features on the wall under the bridge is an excellent idea, instead of just plain concrete!!

Love the view of the city from the bridge!

Speechless.

[Edgar]

Wow, its turned out much nicer than I thought. One question, why has a bus lane only been implemented city-bound, and not vice-versa?

for the benefits of public transport users during peak hours.

[Norman]

Wow, its turned out much nicer than I thought. One question, why has a bus lane only been implemented city-bound, and not vice-versa?

Because Henley Beach Road west of the Bakewell Bridge can't handle another lane... how would they merge? Also, there is less congestion coming out of the city than into the city.

[Xaragmata]

anyone attended the ceremony this morning?

I did, and it met my expectations, given that the open day wasn't all that well publicised. The
bike riders were determined to ignore the requests to walk through until it was opened for traffic,
and Channel 9 apparently had a wet blanket for their news report ... safety concerns about lack
of protection against rock throwers from James Congdon Drive. The rail bridge has an attractive
mesh screen, which is the side any troublemakers are likely to lurk. Pics later, when I look at them,
but BillD's & Norman's give a great impression of the day.

[Cruise]

What is that train running through?

[AtD]

The old bridge in the process of being demolished.

[Norman]

A bit of video, as promised:

Rod Hook and Pat Conlon Speeches:


Mike Rann Speech:


Vehicles Pass Through:


Sorry about the quality, I used my mobile

[Will409]

Don't need to appologise for the quality norman, my old 5.1MP camera couldn't fart out video footage that good.