Albany, NY Facing structural concerns with a major bridge, Canadian Pacific Railway is seeking alternatives on its key route to crucial Harrisburg and Philadelphia markets. This historical Nicholson Viaduct, also called the Tunkhannock Creek Viaduct was completed in 1915 by the DL&W Railroad. When it was completed the 2,375 long, 240’ high bridge was the largest concrete bridge in the world, and remains one the longest today. Now, nearing one hundred years since its construction, there are serious concerns over the condition of the bridge. Formerly double tracked, the single track remaining is off center and creating uneven wear. A spring project will see the realigned to the center. Although constantly monitored and inspected, the decay of the bridge has rapidly accelerated in recent years forcing CPR to consider an alternate route, as construction of a new bridge would be cost prohibitive. One alternative is original route of the railroad through the area, which today’s Pennsylvania State Route 11. The state of Pennsylvania is very interested in the preservation of the bridge, and vehicular traffic would be much less wear and tear. Another alternative is rebuilding the right of the way of the former New York, Ontario, and Western between Sidney, NY and Carbondale, PA, but not likely due to encroachment on the right of way. The most preferred alternative is rebuilding the original route of CPR predecessor Delaware & Hudson Railway between Nineveh and Carbondale, PA. With a few minor exceptions, much of the original right of way remains intact. CPR employees and surveying firms are in the midst of inspecting the route. About Canadian Pacific Railway Canadian Pacific Railway is a transcontinental carrier operating in Canada and the U.S. Its 14,000-mile rail network serves the principal centres of Canada, from Montreal to Vancouver, and the U.S. Northeast and Midwest regions. CPR feeds directly into America's heartland from the East and West coasts. Alliances with other carriers extend its market reach throughout the U.S. and into Mexico. www.cpr.ca __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com The Erie Lackawanna Mailing List Sponsored by the ELH&TS http://www.elhts.org ------------------------------
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