Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Richmond, B.C, mayor won't seek re-election after 25 years in the role

 https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/bc-news/richmond-bc-mayor-wont-seek-re-election-after-25-years-in-the-role-11219802 

A 10 lane bridge could have been completed last year, but this guy was against it. The new 8 lane tunnel isn't expected to be completed until at least 2030. 

Unlike backwards BC, Queensland was able to twin or duplicate the 6 lane Sir_Leo_Hielscher_Bridge.  

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Leo_Hielscher_Bridges#Design 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sir_Leo_Hielscher_Bridges#Duplication 

https://www.mageba-group.com/de/en/1023/Australia/Australia/19745/Gateway-Bridge.htm 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gateway_Motorway (Brisbane)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gateway_Program_(Greater Vancouver) Of course the BC version was watered down.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Port_of_Brisbane#Transport_links