Construction of the Mike O'Callaghan - Pat Tillman Memorial Bridge began in 2003 with the approach roads, the bridge itself in 2005 and opened on October 19th 2010. It spans the Colorado River between the states of Arizona and Nevada at a cost of $240 million.
At 900ft (270 m) above the Colorado River it is the World's highest concrete arch bridge.
For this project the first photo is from a print in the days before I had a digital camera.
4th September 2002
30th August 2007
27th September 2008
21st October 2010
The view of the Hoover Dam from the new bridge.
Week 158 Bluewater Islands and Dubai Eye. Man made island a 210m high Big Wheel
Week 159 Dubai Marina - Reflections
Week 160 Dubai Frame. A window between the Old and New Dubai and a 150m high glass floor.
Week 161 Dubai Marina 3 years apart.
Week 163 New Metro Line for Expo 2020
Fascinating array of images. I looked at every single one! I guess it was luck there was a ready supply of electricity on tap for the construction work??? #mysundayphoto
ReplyDeleteLol that did make me chuckle
DeleteOh my goodness! It really is incredible.
ReplyDeleteIt’s stunning isn’t it? And the views are amazing
DeleteReally interesting to see the change
ReplyDeleteI need to go back and see what else has changed
DeleteThat is some bridge great photos showing the change #mysundayphoto
ReplyDeleteThank you, I love visiting places over a period of time and documenting their progress
DeleteHi Suzanne, that is some engineering feat! Comparing the first photo and the forth photo you can really appreciate the work that must have gone into the bridge. What a beautiful view too.
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It’s stunning isn’t it, such a challenge
DeleteIt's an incredible construction feat, still has to be one of the most amazing things in the World.
ReplyDeleteThank you for linking up to #MySundayPhoto
I think that probably impressed me more than anything in Dubai due to the challenges faced
DeleteWow that really is high! I can't imagine the engineering to build that. But what a change over the years. #MySundayPhoto
ReplyDeleteWould love to go back soon and see what else has changed
DeleteWhat a bridge! I am not sure I would want to cross it though!
ReplyDeleteWe actually walked over it, it was amazing
DeleteOh wow! That is amazing! So much work must have went into building it. x
ReplyDeleteit is rather stunning isn't it?
DeleteWow! Everything about that place is amazing, definitely somewhere I would like to visit. Those electricity towers look like they are about to topple over the side! #MySundayPhoto
ReplyDeleteI really need to go back asap
DeleteI love this collection! I always love bridge photos =) #mysundayphoto
ReplyDeletethank you, I'm amazed at how many photos I have of projects like this over the years
DeleteI'd love to see that one day (~and go to Las Vegas and sit on the slot machines before walking up to my amazing hotel room :D)
ReplyDeleteoh vegas is well worth the visit, even with kids
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