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JohnDale · Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2016 11:09 am Post subject:

Hi Peter, we also have another bridge crossing the Forth, the Clackmannanshire Bridge, on the A876,which keeps the traffic out of Kincardine.

We leave the other crossings for those Edinburgh folk, cheers,JD
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Peter_L · Posted: Wed Sep 28, 2016 3:11 pm Post subject:

We also have a bridge

JohnDale · Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2016 1:04 pm Post subject:

Hi Peter,that is some construction - how long did it take to complete? I would guess you need to take refreshments with you when crossing that length.It's like that for the Embra folk when crossing their bridge but that's due to traffic & breakdowns - still, they'll be able to brag about crossing times when they get their new one. I have spoken to another radio amateur on Prince Edward Island but bridges weren't mentioned. Must see if I can contact him again sometime,cheers,JD.
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Peter_L · Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2016 1:31 pm Post subject:

Confederation Bridge Info. Click on "About"

http://www.confederationbridge.com/

Since moving to New Brunswick we haven't had a winter when very large "growlers" float down the straits. It can be quite a sight when they make contact with the bridge piers.

However, for bridges, this route is our #1 favourite. 30mph for most of the way, but who cares it is a gorgeous area.

http://www.fla-keys.com/highway.cfm

(edyted four typoes and kopy/paiste aeerors)

Dipster · Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2016 1:54 pm Post subject:

Do they still have pink taxis in Key West? I visited once touring in a massive US "RV", aka motor home. I was amazed when I got to the camp site to learn that the RVs were packed in like sardines, with only about 1 metre between them. But as said the causeway, for that is what it is I believe, was impressive.

There is another interesting one, 24 kms in length I recall, in the US that crosses Lake Pontchartrain. When we got to the middle it was blowing a gale with choppy "seas"! But back on land the weather was quite summery.....

Peter_L · Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2016 10:23 pm Post subject:

[quote="Dipster"] Do they still have pink taxis in Key West? quote]

They were still there in 2014, plus some cute little "hire buggies"
http://www.amscooterskeywest.com/

A significant part of the Key West route is proper bridge. The one and only time we did a route to go over the Lake Pontchartrain bridge it was closed. Crying or Very sad

Penman · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4874 Location: Swindon, Wilts.

There is also the combined Oresund bridge and tunnell between Sweden and Denmark which has both road and rail traffic.
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JohnDale · Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2016 10:24 am Post subject:

[quote="peterwpg"]Confederation Bridge Info. Click on "About"

http://www.confederationbridge.com/

Since moving to New Brunswick we haven't had a winter when very large "growlers" float down the straits. It can be quite a sight when they make contact with the bridge piers.

However, for bridges, this route is our #1 favourite. 30mph for most of the way, but who cares it is a gorgeous area.

http://www.fla-keys.com/highway.cfm

Hi Peter, at only 4 years the build didn't take as long as I thought it would.
I see what you mean about the Keys bridge - wouldn't mind that drive at all.
Cheers,JD.
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