New UNT I-35 Pedestrian Bridge

[Keith7]

The NT Daily has a short story and a drawing of the proposed pedestrian bridge that will lead us over Interstate 35 in the future.

Here's the link: http://www.ntdaily.com/?p=55990

Click here to view the article

[Harry]

This is great thank you for posting this. I like that they are matching the stadium with the design.

[Censored by Laurie]

Dig.

More bridge talk!!!

[Green P1]

I was hoping for a suspension bridge.

[michagb]

This is exciting. I'm glad we're finally going to have something that connects the two sides of the university. They're currently adding fencing to the North Texas Blvd bridge to make it safer for pedestrians... not the most attractive fix I've ever seen.

Dig.

More bridge talk!!!

What's with you and bridges??

[UNT Mean Green]

Wonderful concept for a potential eyesore. All of the new construction (particularly everything around and in Apogee) is absolutely first-class.

[UNT 90 Grad]

Looks sharp! If that V shaped roof is closed, I wonder what the drainage will be like off the top.

[Green P1]

Anyone ever been to the Royal Gorge? I love that bridge.

[Quoner]

Dig.

More bridge talk!!!

Dallas-style Calatrava bridge or bust!

[Keith7]

Needs more SOW

[Evan]

I really like the look of this bridge. It will make a statement on gamedays that North Texas is alive to all of the drivers!

[emmitt01]

Needs more SOW

I agree. If they don't put SOW on the side of the bridge I'm gonna be pissed. Hayden Fry had four bridges with the flying worm back in his day!!!!

Edited August 25, 2011 by emmitt01

[NorthTexan95]

The negative is that we're waiting on money from government. Hopefully that won't hold things ups.

[UNTP1]

I've been wondering, and I'll preface this by saying that I know pretty much nothing about the science of construction, how are they going to build this bridge before the expansion of 35?

[greenminer]

I've been wondering, and I'll preface this by saying that I know pretty much nothing about the science of construction, how are they going to build this bridge before the expansion of 35?

@ $3.5 mil to build, I think this thing better adjust automatically and serve tea and cake on the way.

[Green P1]

@ $3.5 mil to build, I think this thing better adjust automatically and serve tea and cake on the way.

Might need air conditioning and a roller press designed for $100 bills just to get students to use it.

[risinggreen]

Wow. 118 yards long. A windmill powered moving sidewalk would be a nice addition. As would built-in HDTV's, climate control, and a park situation at both ends with live music and such on game days. We could sell advertising to pay for it all.

[MeanGreen61]

[emmitt01]

Is the university gonna provide a shuttle from the dorms to this bridge? If not, I don't see how students could be expected to use it.

[NT1978]

Is the university gonna provide a shuttle from the dorms to this bridge? If not, I don't see how students could be expected to use it.

Yes, but only from Victory Hall.

[runt96]

The negative is that we're waiting on money from government. Hopefully that won't hold things ups.

And since we're about to start winning games, it won't be referred to as "bridge to nowhere"

[filmerj]

Now we've arrived!

[MeanMag]

This is exciting. I'm glad we're finally going to have something that connects the two sides of the university. They're currently adding fencing to the North Texas Blvd bridge to make it safer for pedestrians... not the most attractive fix I've ever seen.

What's with you and bridges??

The only thing better to connect 2 sides of a highway is a park...