a bridge not far enough
When i first heard plans to replace the Troup-Howell Bridge with a new suspension bridge, i figured Rochester would get a single-tower design, which had become popular in the last decade, a lithe column with slender wires and minimal visual impact across the skyline. Instead, transportation engineers proposed a true arch for several millions dollars less. Instead of painting it yellow, like they do in Pittsburgh, this one is bluish-grey, for minimal visual impact with our grey winter skies.
Mayor Bob Duffy of Rochester NY recently proposed renaming the new span.
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