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Reader Poll Replies:
Thanks, on my next trip to vegas I will certainly take a few hours to
see this bridge. I had no idea this was being built. Bonnie
C. Denver CO
Sure looks impressive, count me in, I am there to see this when
completed. Lawrence Mills
Yes i would go to see it , acctually i already have gone to see it
while they were building it in January . I think its interesting because
i know what it looked like before the bridge was their from a previous
trip to the Dam . Thanks for your newsletter! Keep up the great
work! Jim Dippolito Kingston , NY
Being someone that has seen many parts of the world, what I thought
would be a lesson for my 2 grandchildren amazed even I when crossing
this magnificent example of American workmanship. Don
Turner Brunswick
Have passed by the project 2 or 3 times during it's time line.
Watched on a couple of TV shows. Amazing feat of engineering &
construction skill. Hopefully, they'll add an area to the Hoover Dam
facility to discuss the obstacles in building the bridge. We'll be there
next week, darn, it's not going to be finished. The answer to the
question is heck yes it will be well worth visiting the new bridge. The
advice will be to visit both the dam & the bridge. John
Taos
I definitely would take a few extra hours to get away from the
hustle and bustle of the Vegas lights to see this modern marvel. Nevada
has so much to offer. You need to get out and see the great sights of
the desert John Bierbach Waterford,WI
Yes. I would & have driven to see the dam and the construction.
Brad Hubbard Saskatoon Canada
Yes, I absolutely would make this a must see priority on my
next Las Vegas trip. I have been to Hoover Dam many times over the years
and wouldn't miss driving over this new bridge Barbara
Hennessey Lynn, mA
The bridge design is amazing and certainly worth a visit in my book!
I predict it will not only draw me to visit this wonder but will become
an ongoing attraction for the area. I love Vegas and visit every year
but also enjoy some time away from the strip to venture out to the
surrounding areas-this gives me one more sight to see!.
Karen Torino Charleston, SC
We have visited Las Vegas several times. On our first trip we crossed
the dam on the way to the Grand Canyon. We will probably make the trip
again (when I find another job). Is there a place to stop and take
pictures from the new bridge? We enjoy looking at the lake when flying
into LV. Gene McPherson Seabrook, TX
Yes , we will visit it when we are in the Las Vegas area.
Dwight & Karen Alexander Escondido, CA
Absolutely. I would spend my evening hours in Vegas, and take a
morning or mid day trip to see the bridge. I used to drive the Hoover
Dam route as a youngster and look forward to seeing a new modern marvel.
Greg Burch Mesa AZ
yes. David Diehl Spring Hill, Florida
Yes I would definatly spend a couple of hours veiwing this
engineering marvel. On my many trips to vegas for the winter I have
watched this project from its inception. Edward Girard St Clair
Shores Mich
yes i would indeed love to travel over it just look at the view. tom
jacksonville, fl
We drove out when it construction was in very early stages. It
was a nice drive and a fun outing and a very cook sight to see. We were
impressed enough that we have decided that we intend to go back, see the
completed bridge and take the full day Dam tour. Susan
Pricco
We definitley will drive the 40 miles to see and expierence the
Hoover Dam bypass bridge. Will we be able to get out of our car and look
over the edge of the bridge? It should be a spectacular view. Robert
Bliss Kansas City, KS
We have been on vacation to vegas 3-4 times, and used vegas as our
home base. Been to CA. Sequoia Park. And UT.Brice Canyon last year. I
have been watching the online webcam of the building of the bridge. Was
wanting to go last time but knew it wasn't done yet. So can't wait to go
back again sometime to see it. It would be one more thing to see outside
of the Vegas Strip. And go Back to FreMont Street where we have the best
times. Gordon Dunnellon fl
As frequent visitors to the Las Vegas area, we are eager to see
anything new that is made of built. One of our favourite sites is Hoover
dam and we have watched the new bridge being constructed over the pas 5
years. Would certainly travel 40 miles to see it. Anne Heafield
Epping, Victoria Australia
Yes, not only to see it but it looks like you will be able to take a
great picture of Hoover Dam. Len Boscarine Seattle, WA
That is the route we drive to Vegas and of course cant wait to see
it. Barbara Knick Normal Illinois
Yes-It is an additional reason to go see Hoover Dam. My children have
taken their children to see Hoover Dam because they remember the fun &
interesting time they had when I took them as children. shirley
La Canada, Ca
Absolutely worth the drive, Drive out to Boulder City, stop at the
Coffee Cup Cafe for some of the best pancakes you ever ate, then take a
walk down to the park and back, hop back into your car and go down to
see Lake Mead and Hoover Dam. If you have the time, take the scenic
route back along Lake Mead and you can drive through red rock canyon for
some awesome scenery. Definitely worth the trip Steven
Steinman Austin / Texas
I came by there a few times when it was being built. Will
certainly go and see it when it will be completed. Hope for guided tours
to be organized and take people there from Vegas. Micheline
Marchand Brussels Belgium
I peddled a bike on the historic railroad trail from Bolder City to
the dam to see the bridge in February, on my 54th birthday. I will
definately do it again when the amazing bridge is completed.
Nick Ogle Knoxville, TN
We've been to LV four times in the past year,in three weeks will be
our fifth.We have gone to see this amazing project each time.Our next
trip will be no different.Can't wait to drive over it and take another
twenty pictures to add to the fifty we already have.It' a must see in my
book. James E. Buetow Cedarburg,WI
i will go see it after a few thousand other cars have croseed it
safely.900 feet is a long way down. Howard Kendall
Indianapolis
As one who has observed the progress of this man made wonder since
the beginning (we drive from Texas to Las Vegas each year) I would love
to learn the specifics of how the bridge was planned and the special
engineering required to build it. I believe this bridge would be well
worth the drive to see it. An added bonus is that you get to view Hoover
Dam from a whole new perspective. I can hardly wait for the first trip
over the bridge on future travels to Vegas. Donald
Marburger Rockwall, Texas
We make it a point to go to Hoover Dam each time we are in Las Vegas
(every year to a few years.)Last year we saw the bridge was being built.
Our brother-in-law, whose left arm is paralyzed due to a stroke, was so
fascinated by the bridge last year that he built a model of it,
visualizing the completed center section. We revisited this year to see
the progress made and compare his visualization to the real thing. We
figure by next trip the road and bridge will be ready for travelers.
Cassandra & Chaz North Tonawanda NY
We normally do not rent a car while in Vegas but for a good change
would make a day trip to see the bridge and other sights. Brian
McDonald West Bend, WI
I visited it already, and thought I would not like it, but it was
quite interesting. john lenzie tannersville, pennsylvania
We would definitely go see the bridge. There was a program about the
constrution of the arches from both sides. It was fascinating. alores
michael chester wv
i think that the bridge is cool, but it is the coolest to drive on
the damn. it is part of history. yes i would come see it as the last
time i was there it was 1/2 way there. Nichole Archibald
Wellington, co
no it ruins the look of the dam and I am sure they could have located
it somewhere else. I have already seen the dam and we went down to the
bottom of it. We loved every minute we were there. ann clark
courtice, ontario
I am coming out in spet 25-oct 2 and will take the time to go see the
bridge!! Wow. Steven G Rees Covington Ohio
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