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Re: Birmingham Highway Closing
[Re: wew3006]
#2667065
12/09/18 08:18 AM
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BhamFred
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whatinthecornbreadhell have those idiots been doing for the last two years in there????
I've spent most of the money I've made in my lifetime on hunting and fishing. The rest I just wasted.....
proud Cracker-Americaan
muslims are like coyotes, only good one is a dead one
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Re: Birmingham Highway Closing
[Re: wew3006]
#2667099
12/09/18 09:15 AM
12/09/18 09:15 AM
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Trussville Alabama
inatree
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I don't put much faith in them finishing early. On their 1st phase they got behind.
Free men aren't equal and equal men aren't free! I choose to defend my freedom!
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Re: Birmingham Highway Closing
[Re: jwalker77]
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12/09/18 10:06 AM
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Jefferson
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I think I heard on the news the incentive for this project was $250000.00/day. They make it if they are early, pay it if they are late. Always a good excuse for getting behind like weather, so chances of LD for that are slim and none. Also, who is making the schedule the State or the Contractor? If I can make my own schedule you can bet I will be able to beat it and make ALOT of free money!!
"After all, it is not the killing that brings satisfaction; it is the contest of skill and cunning. The true hunter counts his achievement in proportion to the effort involved and the fairness of the sport." Dr. Saxton Pope
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Re: Birmingham Highway Closing
[Re: wew3006]
#2667215
12/09/18 11:02 AM
12/09/18 11:02 AM
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Chelsea, AL
straycat
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Old Mossy Horns
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Chelsea, AL
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As far as detours go....Arkadelphia-Finley Blvd-Carraway....will be crazy busy near the construction. 459 will be....I don't even want to think about that. I'd be ok only working SOUTH of Alabaster for the next year.
"The grass withers, the flower fades, But the word of our God stands forever." Isaiah 40:8
"Neither the wisest constitution nor the wisest laws will secure the liberty and happiness of a people whose manners are universally corrupt.� Samuel Adams
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Re: Birmingham Highway Closing
[Re: wew3006]
#2667230
12/09/18 11:16 AM
12/09/18 11:16 AM
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Trussville Alabama
inatree
14 point
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Going to the washes I take care of in Bessemer and Hueytown is going to be fun.
Free men aren't equal and equal men aren't free! I choose to defend my freedom!
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Re: Birmingham Highway Closing
[Re: inatree]
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12/09/18 01:32 PM
12/09/18 01:32 PM
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Birmingham
Trey
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I don't put much faith in them finishing early. On their 1st phase they got behind. Phase 1 was the Brasfield and Gorrie project that was the bridge repair and ramp removal on 65 on the north side of town. Phase 2 was the beginning of the large project with the new exit/entrance ramps around the junction. They did get behind, but turned everything over to ALDOT with roughly 4 hours before the deadline and that contractor did secure their completion bonus that I think was near $10mil. Johnson Brothers has phase 3 and there are some that think the bridge can be rebuilt in 12 months. Regardless of the duration, it is going to be miserable.
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Re: Birmingham Highway Closing
[Re: wew3006]
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12/09/18 01:44 PM
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upatree
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Pardon my ignorance. I too have seen all of the new road/bridges being built and have wondered what is the overall plan??? Will it make traffic better?
Don't go looking for TROUBLE, it'll find you soon enough!
There are old, wise men and then there are just old fools. The sooner you learn this, the wiser you will be.
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Re: Birmingham Highway Closing
[Re: rulebreaker]
#2667375
12/09/18 01:49 PM
12/09/18 01:49 PM
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North AL
AU338MAG
Old Mossy Horns
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North AL
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Pardon my ignorance. I too have seen all of the new road/bridges being built and have wondered what is the overall plan??? Will it make traffic better? The elevated section that is being replaced is in such poor condition the DOT was left with almost no other option at this point. It's too,g to be a giant clusterphuck for months all over Birmingham for the next year but it has to be done.
Dying ain't much of a living boy...Josey Wales
Molon Labe
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Re: Birmingham Highway Closing
[Re: wew3006]
#2667422
12/09/18 03:15 PM
12/09/18 03:15 PM
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Hueytown
MANGLER
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I live in Hueytown and work in Irondale so I drive it every day. From what I've seen they are moving fast and have done everything they can in preparation for the closure. It's going to be a cluster but I expect they finish early if the weather cooperates.
One day the right woman will come along and the next thing you know you'll be wearing her underwear!
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Re: Birmingham Highway Closing
[Re: wew3006]
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12/09/18 07:10 PM
12/09/18 07:10 PM
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Birmingham
wew3006
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Birmingham
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So; our regional manager that lives in Nashville ; came up with the brilliant idea of moving our office downtown from our very convenient location in Hoover. He is the type that likes "urban " locations; if you know what I mean. The location is the old Hesco automotive building on 12th St and 2nd avenue So; built in the 40's. A CHITHOLE location. Right across the street from the concrete plant you see on 65 before the junction and smack dab in the middle of this clusterphuck. What a dumbass idea. Not to mention the occupational tax.
Guess I will do what the millennials do and work "remotely".
Last edited by wew3006; 12/10/18 05:38 AM.
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Re: Birmingham Highway Closing
[Re: Irishguy]
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12/09/18 09:35 PM
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Right Behind You
William
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459 is going to be hosed too. In addition to any secondary roads that look to be a reasonable pass through heading back and forth in that direction.
I live in Trussville and I work at the Colonnade, so I usually take 459 unless I have a little extra time and then I go past Bass Pro and behind Liberty Park and come out by Blue Lake and the Water Pumping Station. It looks like I'll be taking that route for the next year or so.
I have no idea how all of this is going to turn out but is sure sounds like it's going to be a shytshow. 459 is going to be hosed too. In addition to any secondary roads that look to be a reasonable pass through heading back and forth in that direction.
I live in Trussville and I work at the Colonnade, so I usually take 459 unless I have a little extra time and then I go past Bass Pro and behind Liberty Park and come out by Blue Lake and the Water Pumping Station. It looks like I'll be taking that route for the next year or so.
I have no idea how all of this is going to turn out but is sure sounds like it's going to be a shytshow. I make almost that same commute daily. Love 459 and my 13 min commute.
"The misery of being exploited by capitalists is nothing... compared to the misery of not being exploited at all."
Joan Robinson
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