Why is the bridge still open?!

[slotted]

In Florida they close bridges if there are winds in excess of 25 mph.

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Oh yea, I'm calling

 

[pgtransplant]

empty trailers are a ##### to control in wind and are the most dangerous. no wight in the back of that trailer just put that thing out there to whiplash around... No fun to drive on days like this... it surprises me they have not stopped empties from crossing there like they did the bay bridge on days like this.

 

[RoseRed]

empty trailers are a ##### to control in wind and are the most dangerous. no wight in the back of that trailer just put that thing out there to whiplash around... No fun to drive on days like this... it surprises me they have not stopped empties from crossing there like they did the bay bridge on days like this.

I do believe that they stopped them from crossing the Potomac River bridge today. They should have been stopped from the Solomons bridge too. JHMO.

 

[pgtransplant]

if i had to drive over any of them i would have taken the extra time and went the long way... sorry i don't like driving over it in weather on a regular day i wouldn't want to do it today

 

[Inkpen]

I dont know what the regs are about the bridge adn high winds...but one day a while back...I was behind a pickup with a home made camper unit on it..built out of plywood..wind got in it somehow, I saw it beining to lift..I slowed down and backed way off and watched as the wind lift this shell up in over the side of the bridge and down it went.....No kidding...Guess this was back in 1989-90 when I worked at PAX. Guy stopped on the St. Mary's side...have no idea what happened after that.... :shrug:

 

[Fat Momma]

Wasn't paying attention to what she was doing if she was crying on the phone to mommy.
STFU and drive.

wow aps a little compassion...anyway he is right, hands free or not driving on the bridge (especialy in high winds) warrants your full attention.

I personaly think that if someone feels the bridge should be closed should just take an alternate route instead. It gives them a peace of mind.

How old is your daughter? Best thing if she is young talk to her about it.
Mine is 18, and she and I have talked and talked. I still worry but tell her if she is uncomfortable then do not wait for someone to close the bridge and use her best judgement.

 

[jenbengen]

I guess you were lucky enough to come across at a good time. In Florida they close bridges if there are winds in excess of 25 mph. Anyway, I just heard that there was apparently another problem with a truck and it is currently closed to clean up whatever it spilled.

Are you sure about that? I lived there for 21 years and don't think that is the case. I'm thinking it is 35 mph. 25 seems a bit small.

 

[itsbob]

That's sustained winds because of storms, but their not as high. I agree that they should not close the bridge.....but allowing tractor trailers is stupid!

MAYBE the state thinks people driving trucks like that would be smart enough to not cross the bridge in high winds.. Why close it when it has no effect on peoples cars? If I was in a panel truck yesterday I think I would have went around if I had to get to Calvert, I wouldn't have taken a large sail up there.

 

[kwillia]

MAYBE the state thinks people driving trucks like that would be smart enough to not cross the bridge in high winds.. Why close it when it has no effect on peoples cars? If I was in a panel truck yesterday I think I would have went around if I had to get to Calvert, I wouldn't have taken a large sail up there.

*DING DING DING*

 

[MMDad]

if i had to drive over any of them i would have taken the extra time and went the long way... sorry i don't like driving over it in weather on a regular day i wouldn't want to do it today

You'd drive 100 miles out of your way due to a little wind?

 

[itsbob]

.....wasn't holding the phone....hands free!....I was just trying to keep her mind off of her fears, but apparently there is enough other entertainment on and under the bridge she is not yet aware!!!

Is there any research out there that proves talking hands free on a phone is any better, or less of a distraction, than holding a phone to your ear and yakkin??

 

[mainman]

MAYBE the state thinks people driving trucks like that would be smart enough to not cross the bridge in high winds.. Why close it when it has no effect on peoples cars? If I was in a panel truck yesterday I think I would have went around if I had to get to Calvert, I wouldn't have taken a large sail up there.

Since when has the government ever thought we knew what was best for us?

 

[itsbob]

You'd drive 100 miles out of your way due to a little wind?

If I was on my bike yesterday, bet your ass I would have..

 

[nobody really]

I've been driving that bridge for 16 years, and today just was not very bad. I came through at 4:30, and the winds were as strong as at any other time today. The difference is that people were not driving stupid when I came over.

What would be bad is closing the bridge and causing thousands of people to have to detour around to the next bridge, which would also be closed. I have no desire to have a four hour commute just because some drivers can't be trusted to control their vehicles in a stiff breeze.

I agree. Been driving the bridge for 10+ years, and never heard of them shutting it down. Christ, the Bay Bridge is higher. Also, I never heard of the incident you were talking about. And I drove it in a Convertible for 5 years, no problems. Never got blown off the bridge.

 

[aps45819]

You'd drive 100 miles out of your way due to a little wind?

If I was getting paid by the hour

 

[Roughidle]

Isn't there already a sign on the bridge entrance warning of possible high cross winds? I can't remember. :shrug:

 

[Cowgirl]

I agree. Been driving the bridge for 10+ years, and never heard of them shutting it down. Christ, the Bay Bridge is higher. Also, I never heard of the incident you were talking about. And I drove it in a Convertible for 5 years, no problems. Never got blown off the bridge.

You think your little-ass convertible would get blown off the bridge? That's a good one.


And the bay bridge was closed to empty trucks yesterday...and still is today.

 

[migtig]

I rock a minivan. I also picked up a little tip from that crazy Nasa chick. Adult diapers

What brand name would you suggest?

 

[aps45819]

wow aps a little compassion...anyway he is right, hands free or not driving on the bridge (especialy in high winds) warrants your full attention..

Sorry, I get a little carried away sometimes at the lack of driving skilss on the roads these days. Everybody wants to drive, but very few are willing to learn more than to point and stomp on the "go" button.

 

[bohman]

I hope you told her to hang up and drive! Talk about dangerous, driving over that bridge while yammering on a cell phone.

And people wonder why there are accidents.