trymahjong Posted September 22, 2016 Author Share Posted September 22, 2016 Email sent from MMD We wanted to update you on the current status of the District’s bridge lighting project and ask that you share with your civic/HOA/community groups etc. so we can reach the widest audience possible. In order to get the bridges ready for lighting as part of the District's Bridge Lighting Project, the bridges over 59 are being painted. The painting crew will be doing one bridge at a time, and has already completed work on Hazard as of September 21st. Painting work requires a total closure of the bridge for approximately one week, possibly longer in inclement weather. The order of bridge closures for painting is as follows: 1) Hazard - COMPLETED 2) Mandell - CLOSED 9/21-9/28 3) Woodhead - Beginning Wednesday, September 28th 4) Graustark - Pending 5) Dunlavy - Pending 6) Montrose - Pending We anticipate finishing this stage of the project by the first week of November. Following the painting work, electrical work will begin. This will require bridge closures for an indeterminate period of time. Electrical work on Hazard will begin on September 22nd. Thus, Hazard will be closed. Once we have completed work on Hazard, we will have a better understanding of the timeline for electrical work, and will be able to provide estimated times for closures. From then on, electrical work will be done on two bridges at a time. We appreciate the community's patience as we move forward on this exciting project for Montrose. To learn more about the bridge lighting project, check out our Mobility Initiatives & Visual Improvements FAQ and our Visual Enhancements presentation [PDF]. Thanks so much. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urbannizer Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 H 3 hours ago, trymahjong said: Email sent from MMD We wanted to update you on the current status of the District’s bridge lighting project and ask that you share with your civic/HOA/community groups etc. so we can reach the widest audience possible. In order to get the bridges ready for lighting as part of the District's Bridge Lighting Project, the bridges over 59 are being painted. The painting crew will be doing one bridge at a time, and has already completed work on Hazard as of September 21st. Painting work requires a total closure of the bridge for approximately one week, possibly longer in inclement weather. The order of bridge closures for painting is as follows: 1) Hazard - COMPLETED 2) Mandell - CLOSED 9/21-9/28 3) Woodhead - Beginning Wednesday, September 28th 4) Graustark - Pending 5) Dunlavy - Pending 6) Montrose - Pending We anticipate finishing this stage of the project by the first week of November. Following the painting work, electrical work will begin. This will require bridge closures for an indeterminate period of time. Electrical work on Hazard will begin on September 22nd. Thus, Hazard will be closed. Once we have completed work on Hazard, we will have a better understanding of the timeline for electrical work, and will be able to provide estimated times for closures. From then on, electrical work will be done on two bridges at a time. We appreciate the community's patience as we move forward on this exciting project for Montrose. To learn more about the bridge lighting project, check out our Mobility Initiatives & Visual Improvements FAQ and our Visual Enhancements presentation [PDF]. Thanks so much. Link: http://montrosedistrict.org/2016/09/bridge-lighting-project-road-closures/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted September 23, 2016 Author Share Posted September 23, 2016 Yep a follow up email arrived Since our update yesterday on the bridge lighting project we have received additional information in response to questions asked in the community about how the closure of the bridges will work. Only one bridge will be closed at a time, allowing one lane of traffic in each direction on the open bridge during construction. Reroute signage will be posted as well. We appreciate your patience as we undertake this project, and we would like to thank the TxDOT crews that are working quickly to reopen the bridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted October 10, 2016 Author Share Posted October 10, 2016 got this from MMD Oct 7 Dear Community Stakeholder - We wanted to update you on the current status of the District’s bridge lighting project and ask that you share with your civic/HOA/community groups etc. so we can reach the widest audience possible. Thanks so much for sharing! Current bridge closures are as follows: 1) Hazard – Pending (Closed 10/17-10/31) 2) Mandell – Pending Electrical 3) Woodhead – Pending Electrical 4) Graustark – Pending Painting (Closed 10/18 through 10/25) 5) Dunlavy – CLOSED through 10/11 6) Montrose – Pending Painting (One bridge closed nightly starting 10/17) In order to get the bridges ready for lighting as part of the District’s Bridge Lighting Project, the bridges over 59 are being painted. The painting crew will be doing one bridge at a time, and has already completed work on Hazard as of September 21st. Painting work requires a total closure of the bridge for approximately one week, possibly longer in inclement weather. Rerouting signage will be posted to ease congestion. During the painting of the Montrose bridges, only one of the two Montrose bridges will be closed at a time, allowing one lane of traffic each way on the open bridge. Montrose bridges will only be closed at night. We anticipate finishing this stage of the project by the first week of November. Following the painting work, electrical work will begin, and the light fixtures on the bridges will be replaced. This will require bridge closures for approximately two weeks. We appreciate the community’s patience as we move forward on this exciting project for Montrose. To learn more about the bridge lighting project, check out our Mobility Initiatives & Visual Improvements FAQ and our Visual Enhancements presentation [PDF]. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rechlin Posted October 23, 2016 Share Posted October 23, 2016 I heard from a neighbor today that the electrical work is progressing. He said they were working on the western-most bridge, and it appears the lights are going on top of the arches rather than along the sides, where the old lighting was. Hopefully the lights will be better protected from graffiti overspray that way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 Dear Community Stakeholders, We have an update on the project schedule for the bridge lighting. Hazard will be closed through next Wednesday, 11/02/16. Woodhead will be closed 11/02-11/16. One bridge on Montrose will be closed nightly 10PM-5AM starting on 11/07, with a pending end date. We appreciate your patience during this project, and are excited to reveal the results once it is through. If you'd like to learn more, and see a more comprehensive schedule, please see this update at our website: http://montrosedistrict.org/2016/09/bridge-lighting-project-road-closures/ 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 Dear Community Stakeholders, We wanted to provide you with the latest update from our contractors on the bridge lighting project road closures. Starting on Friday, November 7th, both bridges of Montrose Blvd will be closed nightly from 10PM-5AM for seven to ten days. By closing both bridges, crews are preventing paint overspray from potentially harming vehicles, cyclists, and pedestrians. We appreciate your patience during this project, and are excited to reveal the results once it is through. If you'd like to learn more, and see a more comprehensive schedule, please see this update at our website: http://montrosedistrict.org/2016/09/bridge-lighting-project-road-closures/ Your assistance in sharing with your neighbors, friends and colleagues is appreciated! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarface Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Nice update. But kind of hard to believe the validity of it when November 7th falls on a Monday and not a Friday. Seems like they don't really know their schedules. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted November 10, 2016 Author Share Posted November 10, 2016 Dear Community Stakeholders, We have a short update on the bridge lighting road closures. All bridges but the Montrose Blvd bridges have been painted. If weather permits, the Montrose bridges should be finished by Monday, November 14th. Graustark is being used to re-route traffic while the bridges are being painted. Electrical work is progressing well, and Woodhead is re-opened as of Tuesday, November 8th. Work will then move to Dunlavy, which will be closed starting Friday, November 11th, to re-open within two weeks. Once Dunlavy is complete, crews will move on to Graustark. We are very excited with how this project is progressing, and we cannot wait to show you the results. Thank you for your patience. To learn more about the bridge lighting project, check out our Mobility Initiatives & Visual Improvements FAQ and our Visual Enhancements presentation [PDF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted November 16, 2016 Share Posted November 16, 2016 Are the bridges lit up yet? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trymahjong Posted November 23, 2016 Author Share Posted November 23, 2016 Everything you ever wanted to know about MMD and lighting up the 59 bridges plus a myriad of other topics MMD will be available to anwser http://montrosedistrict.org/2016/11/youre-invited-community-engagement-meeting-dec-7/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted December 1, 2016 Share Posted December 1, 2016 (edited) So this is over with since the district is now gone? Edit: Since the district has to pay back $6 million? Edited December 1, 2016 by Triton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nate4l1f3 Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 22 hours ago, Triton said: So this is over with since the district is now gone? Edit: Since the district has to pay back $6 million? Did I miss something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronTiger Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 The last time I was driving through this part of 59, I just felt like it felt really run-down and not at all the neat highway it was designed to be. The sunken section of Beltway 8 south of Interstate 10 has aged better than this! Give me a break. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted December 3, 2016 Share Posted December 3, 2016 8 hours ago, nate4l1f3 said: Did I miss something? Is this not related to this bridge project? https://swamplot.com/montrose-management-district-loses-in-court-ordered-to-pay-back-that-6-5-million-it-collected/2016-12-01/ I honestly don't know. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted December 20, 2016 Share Posted December 20, 2016 Someone said on Swamplot that they like the new lights... are the lights up already? Perhaps they just mean in the renderings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted January 10, 2017 Share Posted January 10, 2017 On 12/20/2016 at 4:25 PM, Triton said: Someone said on Swamplot that they like the new lights... are the lights up already? Perhaps they just mean in the renderings. As of a few days ago, I haven't seen any lights on. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkHouston Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I drove down 59 earlier during lunch and they were testing the lights. They were changing different colors. Can't wait to see them at night. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tigereye Posted January 12, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 12, 2017 Bridge lighting. 17 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Yeeeeeeeessssssssss..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post skwatra Posted January 13, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 13, 2017 from tonight, bridge for Hazard was the only one on. i assume these are not going to change colors? 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tigereye Posted January 14, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted January 14, 2017 On 1/12/2017 at 9:52 PM, skwatra said: from tonight, bridge for Hazard was the only one on. i assume these are not going to change colors? They will change color. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gene Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 wow love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luminare Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Thats awesome! Finally they got this done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatesdisastr Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 (edited) Magnificent Couldnt be more happy and proud to see this in Houston. All these years of waiting look like it might finally be all worth it and more. Edited January 26, 2017 by fatesdisastr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triton Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 I am just hoping they continue to maintain them... they have exposed wires leading into these lights... and, in all honesty, looks like something I would do if I bought them from Amazon and installed them myself. haha But if one of these lights go out, here's hoping they fix them in a timely manner. Think the biggest thing that will affect them is the added moisture this area brings, which you see on a lot of warning labels about high humidity areas when installing outdoor lighting. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hindesky Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 One lane of north bound Montrose bridge closed on Saturday while they worked on the light's wiring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobruss Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 Just crossed the dunlavy bridge this evening and could see all of the bridges illuminated. They look spectacular. I'm sure at the amount they paid for this they have some kind of contract for upkeep with the installers. At least I hope they do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asubrt Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 The Montrose bridge wasn't working last night, but the rest of the were lit up. Hopefully they've fixed that one by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iah77 Posted February 1, 2017 Share Posted February 1, 2017 One of the strips on one of the bridges already is out/not working, believe woodhead but otherwise looks "ok". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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