Francis Keys bridge hit by ship. Bridge collapses, mass casualty event.

[AyeCantSeeYou]

I think the steering was hacked and intentionally set on a collision course

Negative. Not what happened at all.

 

[initforme]

Now all the econo.ic "experts" will be telling us how this is going to be such an economically bad thing. Just like the covid so called damage.

 

[Vastator]

This bridge has had it coming for a long time. Because as we all know, and according to Pete the Buttplug; bridges are racist.

 

[Vastator]

Now all the econo.ic "experts" will be telling us how this is going to be such an economically bad thing. Just like the covid so called damage.

It does handle the largest amount of sugar imports
And sugar is in just about everything we eat, so prices will probably increase.

 

[initforme]

It does handle the largest amount of sugar imports
And sugar is in just about everything we eat, so prices will probably increase.

We don't buy soft drinks nor bakery...that's for those who toxify themselves.

 

[luiza]

Now all the econo.ic "experts" will be telling us how this is going to be such an economically bad thing. Just like the covid so called damage.

Bad ?
It will be devastating . Possibly unparalleled .
Just watch

 

[initforme]

Bad ?
It will be devastating . Possibly unparalleled .
Just watch

Just like the so called damage from covid. Minimal but overblown.

 

[WorldWatcher]

Bad ?
It will be devastating . Possibly unparalleled .
Just watch

Why?

The harbor will not be blocked/closed for a time frame measured in years, that's how long it may take to redesign and rebuild.

It will take a much shorter amount of time to get lift crane barges in place to clear the debris and open the shipping channel back up. Probably a time frame measured days to get the barges in place, and 2-4 weeks to clear a channel. Once the debris is removed the port is open for business.

WW

 

[22lcidw]

A true can-do nation would get the area affected cleared quickly. Real quick. Get the cargo moving while planning for the rebuild. We used to be that.

 

[Ringo]

This is going to cost a trillion dollars off the GDP

Ask russians. They now how to build bridges and it will be cheaper for sure.

Crimean Bridge - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[there4eyeM]

The desperation of some posters to immediately turn everything to their personal little pet positions is stupefying. The absolute refusal to wait even five minutes for some kind of factual information to emerge condemns every event to a repetition and regurgitation of the exactly the same things as the previous event. The few who exemplify thought or reason are denigrated and intentionally misunderstood. It makes observing it all perhaps humorous, but certainly dissuades participation.

 

[there4eyeM]

A true can-do nation would get the area affected cleared quickly. Real quick. Get the cargo moving while planning for the rebuild. We used to be that.

An opening will doubtlessly be prepared rapidly, perhaps in a matter of weeks or even less. Clearing debris enough for ships to pass is not all that complicated.

 

[Mac-7]

Ask russians. They now how to build bridges and it will be cheaper for sure.

Crimean Bridge - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Russians arent needed

We know how to build bridges in America

 

[22lcidw]

An opening will doubtlessly be prepared rapidly, perhaps in a matter of weeks or even less. Clearing debris enough for ships to pass is not all that complicated.

Even if parts of that ride can be widened to three lanes each direction without using the extra lanes for future considerations should be on the table. If the highway approaches and the rest of the bridge can be widened while they can with no traffic, do it if the highways can be widened if they are not three lanes for several miles and more on each side if they are not already.

 

[martybegan]

They can find less crowded areas, and dredges can help with the deep water. Population grew around ports, due to everything having to be moved by water or wagons. That isn't the case today. Most imports merely need truck and rail connections. Old cities aren't viable any more, most are gutted out centers. Baltimore was right for a different era.

Se any freeways slapped across this port?

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/a5/Port_Jebel_Ali_on_1_May_2007_Pict_1.jpg

It's a modern artificial harbor and port.

Real infrastructure building would avoid wasting money on places like Baltimore and Long Beach like the plague.

Other examples:

The most expensive port Construction 2022 - Prosertek

Ports are vital points in the global logistics chain. In 2022, we will see the construction of costly port projects.

prosertek.com

You don't redesign entire cities over something that has a one in a trillion chance of happening.

How many ships since 1977 have passed through the bridge safely?

 

[FranklinRoosevelt_FTW]

May Jesus guide anyone who died from the bridge accident into heaven.

 

[Burgermeister]

Biden said the federal government will pay for the rebuild. “It's my intention that the federal government will pay for the entire cost of reconstructing that bridge and I expect the Congress to support my effort," Biden said, speaking from the White House ahead of a trip to North Carolina.

Ah, if it's all the same to you, Mr. Potato Head, let's have the insurance companies do their investigations before you spend my money on this.

 

[initforme]

A true can-do nation would get the area affected cleared quickly. Real quick. Get the cargo moving while planning for the rebuild. We used to be that.

Those doing the clearing I hope are paid well above the market rate.

 

[Theowl32]

Looks like it lost power for a few seconds and possibly lost control of the rudder.

Riiiiight

 

[Woodznutz]

As pilots we're taught to line up on the runway well ahead of landing. Perhaps if the cargo ship had lined up on the center channel well ahead it might have coasted right through without hitting anything when it lost power. Just an afterthought.