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so is the hotel project officially stalled?

ha...i welcome the renewed traffic noise and street car noise...i cant even begin to tell you the amount of idio...i mean people that dont understand simple construction signs that say 'bridge out' and 'road closed'. If i had a nickel for every time someone turned around in my drive way, i would be a millionaire.

Central side of the bridge

Well then, thats even better news...for some reason I had developed the impression that they were a less than desirable company to be completing this project. Thanks for setting that straight

very true, but i recall you mentioned that Cleveland Construction being a sub par company...regardless, i want this to happen with out any glitches or issues. Its just too important for the city of Charlotte, in my opinion.

to his point, Charlotte has two unfinished buildings that sit dormant...but unless there is a significant issue with the theater itself, pretty sure this one is happening...

Bridge work today...lots of workers

Hot from the City of Charlotte!! Is it possible this bridge gets done by the end of August? Project Update The city has received the sixth and final streetcar vehicle from Siemens. The streetcar vehicles are currently being tested on the Blue Line during non-revenue hours. The roadway realignment of Frazier Avenue is complete. The traffic signal at Frazier Avenue has not yet been installed; however, the intersection is now open to the public. More than 80% of the streetcar track has been installed along the entire alignment. Areas still requiring track work include the Hawthorne Lane Bridge area and the end-of-line segments at French Street and Sunnyside Avenue. The Hawthorne Lane Bridge girders are in their final location, which allows the contractor to start forming the deck and placing concrete over the next few months. Project Schedule (Major Milestones)

To my knowledge the stop is supposed to straddle the intersection at Sunnyside. Thought it was going to be blocking my driveway, but it'll be plenty out of the way.

I think its safe to say the tower crane dwarfs the tower...

did either wreck leave skid marks?

on our end of the bridge (central side) they still need to prep the bench, not sure theyve worked on that yet or if that is the step prior to surfacing. Any one have any insight on how the tracks get installed?

Yeah they were using the crane this morning when i was letting the dog out...there were about 3 or 4 people out there before i snapped that pic, but that pic was taken after workers had left. glad this is still considered essential business...i miss my bridge.

Bridge work as of Friday

LED holograms and virus killing lighting...not sure how much more innovative that can be

Great News! but people need to be reminded that these are for medical professionals...normal people, unless sick do not need masks!!! As much anxiety as this event has caused me, I get the desire to want to buy masks and other items that may seem to 'keep you healthy', but please use your common sense.

Here's to the nay sayers! Ladies and Gentlemen, we have lift off

If thats the case, me thinks a July/August timeline is a bit steep to deliver on...I bet this crap gets delayed further to 2021. and MB, snarky comments are always welcome!

I have been noticing that it has been extremely quite on the bridge the past few weeks...i wonder what they %^&*ed up this time...on a positive note, at least our street stay quite for a few more months.

Ah I see...thanks for the clarification Slack/RW...is this the property near Lincoln Theater then?? Its been quite a while since ive been in downtown Raleigh despite growing up there... Oh and that means I retract my previous comment about it being a missed opportunity...but heres to ALWAYS hoping for more!

Article mentioned a 6 story hotel. There was a proposal by the Kessler group a week or two back for a Grand Bohemian hotel...i was merely putting two and two together...it is my own speculation...

While this is a great project, talk about another swing an miss for a truly iconic tower downtown...two 20 story towers is par for the course for Raleigh with the past few building announcements...it also appears they will get their Grand Bohemian as well. I dont want to come across as complaining, but here's to wanting more...

any idea what going on? or are they just going to make it a nicer looking parking lot?

This is quite the picture...talk about impressive

if thats not vertical, then call me horizontal ????