tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6175232067651507317.post5558089918868894439..comments2024-03-02T09:53:55.988-06:00Comments on Ordinary Biker Oz: Historic Carpenters Bluff Bridge on the Red River, TexasOzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01781519114239212489noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6175232067651507317.post-23229358292818069912017-04-10T08:01:58.388-05:002017-04-10T08:01:58.388-05:00No current plans to "restore" the bridge...No current plans to "restore" the bridge. Problem is neither state (TX or OK) wants to pay for it.<br /><br />There is a lot of straightening of road here also. Get drivers off their phones and looking at the road would be a better solution.Ozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01781519114239212489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6175232067651507317.post-5392302296800661452017-04-09T10:52:20.263-05:002017-04-09T10:52:20.263-05:00It is sad what goes by the wayside in the name of ...It is sad what goes by the wayside in the name of progress. I wonder if the bridge will be restored as historic but still closed to vehicles.<br /><br />Around here they keep straightening out our local twisty roads to the coast. Drivers are distracted and keep crashing, so rather than get people to pay attention they straighten the "dangerous" roads. Sigh.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6175232067651507317.post-34180581115541891472017-04-07T22:15:41.046-05:002017-04-07T22:15:41.046-05:00Thanks. I am looking forward to riding in Europe ...Thanks. I am looking forward to riding in Europe this summer and see some of those bridges. I will be alert! Ozhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01781519114239212489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6175232067651507317.post-82212626640561397912017-04-07T16:34:45.034-05:002017-04-07T16:34:45.034-05:00Good post, reminded me of some of the narrow bridg...Good post, reminded me of some of the narrow bridge crossings in Europe, or archway passageways into still-walled cities in Germany...usually one direction gets priority and the motorcycling gods help you if you aren't paying attention!redlegsrideshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10927757855921321097noreply@blogger.com