Man, there wasn't a boring second at all in this video, this was SUPERB! I don't recall driving any of the bridges or tunnels that you showcased in the first half of this video.
Question. Are they modernizing PA 28 at this time?
@USHighway101 Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! I'm not 100% sure on PA-28 but from what I understand they are trying to modernize and connect the freeway sections.
@Freewayjim Between 3:16 and 4:02 -- Route 28 is a 4 year 4 phase project. This project will not be complete until the late 2014. They are moving the railroad tracks that sit along Rt 28 as well as widening the road way. This is too much detail into this project. ftp://ftp.dot.state.pa.us/public/Districts/District11/Route%2028%20Improvements/route%2028%20presentation.pdf -- For all the details (I Hope u dont mind me posting the link Jim - I thought this will be helpful to all ur viewers)
@USHighway101 They're modernizing it as much as they can, given the constraints. The right-of-way for PA 28 is squeezed by a cliff on one side and a railroad on the other, so the upgraded highway will only have emergency pull-off areas instead of full shoulders, and the way the ends of the intersecting bridges (31st and 40th Streets) are built necessitates on- and off-ramps on the left. As a result, it will be a limited-access highway with a relatively low speed limit of either 45 or 50 MPH.
Since PA 28 is a state highway and not an Interstate highway, it does not have to fully conform with modern Interstate standards. In spite of that, the upgraded segment of highway is bound to be a dramatic improvement over the obsolete and dangerous segment that it replaces.
@MrSuperRileymoore Best bridge is a matter opinion, for me it's the Westinghouse Bridge, the longest is the McKees Rocks bridge. I like the Fort Pitt tunnel the best, the Liberty Tunnel is the longest.
Spectacular job! The music and the lead guitar role were perfect for the drive on the bridges and tour through the historic tunnels of Pittsburgh. It heavily amplified the magnificent journey by car through one of America's greatest cities with architectural masterpieces!
5:34 , LOVE IT. I liked how you left the the footage in from bridge to bridge, kinda gave a traveling effect. 4:50 is impressive, wow, the arches have got to be atleast 140ft tall, 2.5x higher than the clearance itself . I also enjoyed the Guitar in this one alot. huge thumbs up.
The Smithfield Street Bridge (my favorite) was designed by the gentleman who designed the Brooklyn Bridge and the Armstrong Tunnels were used in the TV Mini-series "The Stand". When Larry and Rita (?) come out of the tunnel in the move they are at the Forbes Ave side.
Nice ride thanks! Love these ride along vids. Wish we had more bridges and tunnels in TX. Oh well at least we got the BIG stacks and all. Good views of city skyline also. BTW got to your channel from screwedupclickv2. Two of my fav channels :)
You know that building at the beginning photo of Pittsburgh, the one with the triangular top and then needle, go to Simtropolis and go to STEX, somebody just made that building.
Now on Topic: I love the videos you've been putting out. They're great.
@MrZulu2065 Thank you! I believe the building you are referring to is Fifth Avenue Place. Too bad, I'm a Mac user and SC4 on the Mac does not work with the new OS X Lion :(
i miss the old days at pittsburgh,pa
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funboy0420 2 months ago
@4:33 is that Heinz Field?
2003NeonSXT 2 months ago
@2003NeonSXT Yes it is!
Freewayjim 2 months ago
Man, there wasn't a boring second at all in this video, this was SUPERB! I don't recall driving any of the bridges or tunnels that you showcased in the first half of this video.
Question. Are they modernizing PA 28 at this time?
USHighway101 3 months ago
@USHighway101 Thanks, glad you enjoyed it! I'm not 100% sure on PA-28 but from what I understand they are trying to modernize and connect the freeway sections.
Freewayjim 3 months ago
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@Freewayjim Between 3:16 and 4:02 -- Route 28 is a 4 year 4 phase project. This project will not be complete until the late 2014. They are moving the railroad tracks that sit along Rt 28 as well as widening the road way. This is too much detail into this project. ftp://ftp.dot.state.pa.us/public/Districts/District11/Route%2028%20Improvements/route%2028%20presentation.pdf -- For all the details (I Hope u dont mind me posting the link Jim - I thought this will be helpful to all ur viewers)
funboy0420 2 months ago
@USHighway101 They're modernizing it as much as they can, given the constraints. The right-of-way for PA 28 is squeezed by a cliff on one side and a railroad on the other, so the upgraded highway will only have emergency pull-off areas instead of full shoulders, and the way the ends of the intersecting bridges (31st and 40th Streets) are built necessitates on- and off-ramps on the left. As a result, it will be a limited-access highway with a relatively low speed limit of either 45 or 50 MPH.
DBR96A 2 months ago
Since PA 28 is a state highway and not an Interstate highway, it does not have to fully conform with modern Interstate standards. In spite of that, the upgraded segment of highway is bound to be a dramatic improvement over the obsolete and dangerous segment that it replaces.
DBR96A 2 months ago
hey freewayjim you should make a video from charleroi,pa to pittsburgh,pa its only 35.0 mi, 1 hour 1 min
MrSuperRileymoore 3 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
@MrSuperRileymoore No thanks, I'll pass.
Freewayjim 3 months ago
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MrSuperRileymoore 3 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
@MrSuperRileymoore I can't post videos that long on here.
Freewayjim 3 months ago
my favorite bridge is the wabash railroad bridge
MrSuperRileymoore 3 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
what is the best bridge in pittsburgh,pa
what is the longest bridge in pittsburgh,pa.
what is the best tunnel in pittsburgh,pa.
what is the longest tunnel in pittsburgh,pa
MrSuperRileymoore 3 months ago in playlist Favorite videos
@MrSuperRileymoore Best bridge is a matter opinion, for me it's the Westinghouse Bridge, the longest is the McKees Rocks bridge. I like the Fort Pitt tunnel the best, the Liberty Tunnel is the longest.
Freewayjim 3 months ago
I clicked "like" before watching the video!
Roro45ls 3 months ago
@Roro45ls Hope that you didn't regret it :)
Freewayjim 3 months ago
Great videos of my prior home. 19 through Westview was my favorite through.
txkid1 3 months ago
Your stuff is really lookin' good piped over to my 42" plasma set!'
socarboy 3 months ago
@socarboy Sweet!
Freewayjim 3 months ago
wow! wow! wow! feels like I am there. another great video.
viagensimagens 3 months ago
@viagensimagens Thank you!
Freewayjim 3 months ago
Another winner.. Great tour.
Ronson2k9 3 months ago
Spectacular job! The music and the lead guitar role were perfect for the drive on the bridges and tour through the historic tunnels of Pittsburgh. It heavily amplified the magnificent journey by car through one of America's greatest cities with architectural masterpieces!
Reiser86 3 months ago
@Reiser86 Thank you very much!
Freewayjim 3 months ago
WOW, this is incredible - excellent synching to the footage with the music.
0marigolds 3 months ago
@0marigolds Thanks, glad you "joyed" it, this one was much fun to put together :)
Freewayjim 3 months ago
5:34 , LOVE IT. I liked how you left the the footage in from bridge to bridge, kinda gave a traveling effect. 4:50 is impressive, wow, the arches have got to be atleast 140ft tall, 2.5x higher than the clearance itself . I also enjoyed the Guitar in this one alot. huge thumbs up.
ScrewdUPClickV2 3 months ago
@ScrewdUPClickV2 Thanks, glad you liked it, this one was fun to put together.
Freewayjim 3 months ago
Very nice movie with lots of interesting informations, Thanks, old friend!! Greetings from Spain.
CAMINOANDALUZ 3 months ago
@CAMINOANDALUZ Thank you!
Freewayjim 3 months ago
last e-mail from Dad, sorry
FreewayAndrew 3 months ago
Jim:
someone once told me you actually had a job........hmmm....great job!
Time for me and Andrew to hit the road again..............
FreewayAndrew 3 months ago
@FreewayAndrew Thanks, and yeah I have a job, truth be told I was only on the road for 5 days this year (not counting a day trip here and there).
Freewayjim 3 months ago
04:53 OMG what a bridge... :O
Teketkeee 3 months ago
Sorry i meant and
keeleeng 3 months ago
Some great and interesting roads, tunnels vandals bridges
keeleeng 3 months ago
.. wow Jim, I'm drooling, something to see moment by moment ..
GeoffJennyOliver 3 months ago
@GeoffJennyOliver It's that kind of city :)
Freewayjim 3 months ago
The Smithfield Street Bridge (my favorite) was designed by the gentleman who designed the Brooklyn Bridge and the Armstrong Tunnels were used in the TV Mini-series "The Stand". When Larry and Rita (?) come out of the tunnel in the move they are at the Forbes Ave side.
maregee 3 months ago
@maregee Did not know that about the tunnels, good factoid!
Freewayjim 3 months ago
really nice video of pittsburgh jim I liked the suspension bridge that you caught on the video
MrFreewaykay 3 months ago
@MrFreewaykay Thanks, that is the only true suspension bridge in the city believe it or not.
Freewayjim 3 months ago
Awesome stuff Jim and great song too!
dave11686 3 months ago
@dave11686 Thank you!
Freewayjim 3 months ago
Nice ride thanks! Love these ride along vids. Wish we had more bridges and tunnels in TX. Oh well at least we got the BIG stacks and all. Good views of city skyline also. BTW got to your channel from screwedupclickv2. Two of my fav channels :)
chess2020 3 months ago
@chess2020 Thanks and welcome aboard! ScrewdupclickV2 is a good friend of mine, I enjoy his work as well.
Freewayjim 3 months ago
Really nice video Jim! Favorited!
InterstateKyle 3 months ago
@InterstateKyle Thank you!
Freewayjim 3 months ago
You know that building at the beginning photo of Pittsburgh, the one with the triangular top and then needle, go to Simtropolis and go to STEX, somebody just made that building.
Now on Topic: I love the videos you've been putting out. They're great.
MrZulu2065 3 months ago
@MrZulu2065 Thank you! I believe the building you are referring to is Fifth Avenue Place. Too bad, I'm a Mac user and SC4 on the Mac does not work with the new OS X Lion :(
Freewayjim 3 months ago