The night shift work has begun on the huge bridge that had a troubled construction.
The Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing Bridge will have lanes closed, with single and double lane closures each night from 9 p.m. or 10 p.m. to 5.30 a.m. Then the 10 or so workers will thankfully go home for some sleep.
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Info from the Internet
The bridge is a steel truss cantilever bridge, designed by Swan Wooster Engineering Co. Ltd. Construction began in November 1957, and the bridge was officially opened on August 25, 1960. It cost approximately $23 million to build.[5] Tolls were charged until April 1, 1963.[6]
The bridge is 1,292 metres (4,239 ft) long with a centre span of 335 metres (1,099 ft). It is part of the Trans-Canada Highway (Highway 1).
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Now the news at home.
Just a short time ago Leeanne at Quilt Me Kiwi showed the massive piece of green satin fabric, that was loaded on her long arm quilting machine, and being turned into Christmas Stockings, a table runner and 3 cushion covers. She so generously did a giveaway for a cushion cover of your choice.
I WON a cushion of my choice. So I chose a cushion, then realised I still had some lovely birthday cash to spend, so a quick email, are the other 2 cushions still for sale? YES. Yes please, can you add them to my parcel. YES.
Then I found the photo for the table runner, still some cash left, so could you please add that too? Yes, I'll open the carton and squash the runner in. This was Wednesday , it arrived Thursday morning.
The runner is on the cabinet Hugh made to show his model boats, and I use the top for cutting out smaller fabric pieces. The new cat Smokey also loves to lie there in the sunshine and see out the window. She will be warned not to put and dirty paws or claws there from now on.
The detailed quilting that Leeanne does is stunningly amazing, even the back is beautiful.
If you need to see any of her work, or contact her to get a quilt top quilted, or to buy anything she has for sale, here are all her details.
https://felt.co.nz/shop/quiltmekiwi
Mobile phone. 0282104213
Home phone 09 4322449
email. quiltmekiwi@gmail.co.nz
Or you can find Leeanne on Instagram,, quiltmekiwi
Which is where I found the first post with thye cushion giveaway.
" Saving money for a rainy day means
when it rains you can spend it all"
12 comments:
The cushions and table runner are positively gorgeous!!! That bridge is one huge project! Hope all is well!
Hello,
The traffic is horrible when they are doing construction work closing down lanes. Your new cushions and table runner are pretty. Love the rainy day quote! Take care, have a great weekend!
How exciting, beautiful satin cushions and a table runner too!
It was such a delight you won a cushion, BUT then you made my day by purchasing the two remaining cushions AND the table runner! As a small business owner I really appreciate this. A heart felt thanks.
https://felt.co.nz/shop/quiltmekiwi
In Canada we all say there are two seasons, winter and construction. I was coming home the other day only to find that the ramp to the highway was closed until September 20. So, back roads all the way! Overnight closures are actually much less disruptive in big cities.
Kate, with those huge bridges ( 3 lanes each way might well be normal for Canada) I guess overnight is the only way to do routine maintenance checks, and still a lane is able to be open.Until September 20, that's a long time to use other roads, hope they were sealed and not rough metal like we have on some of our lesser roads down here. Josh has finished the 5 night stint, and today off to Squamish for rock climbing I think with a friend.
The runner has a special place on the cabinet and looks so wonderful there, the cushions are on the smaller settee.
The runner look perfect on the table Jean, good for you deciding to add this to the cushions!!
Lots of news about bridges in disrepair around the world. The cushions and runner are super lovely. You got a good deal there!
You hit the jackpot Jean. Fantastic.
This looks like fun! It is always terrific to win something.
We've a power outage in the morning, Sunday. We'll see what happens.
The night shift work on the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing must be quite a challenging task, especially with the closures and the history behind the bridge's troubled construction. It's good to know that after their hard work, the crew will get some well-deserved rest. This iconic steel truss bridge, with its impressive length, continues to play a vital role as part of the Trans-Canada Highway.
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