Bonnie Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 I can't see that anything is moving forward on the Panamonte Bridge since its inauguration on March 17th. And its construction was first announced back in August. I know this is important principally to those of us living in Jaramillo Arriba and Palo Alto, but I think it also will do wonders for the congested intersection adjacent to the Municipio. Anyone heard anything? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 (edited) President Varela showed off the design for this bridge last August 26, and the opening/dedication ceremony was on March 17. Then everything stopped, although a tent and some big construction cones were left on site. I am happy to report that I saw some activity there yesterday. Edited May 31, 2017 by Bonnie 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimAndNena Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Third time's a charm? Fingers crossed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I'm happy to report that work has begun in earnest on the Panamonte Bridge. At long last! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 The President is capitalizing on progress of the work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyS Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 On 5/31/2017 at 1:45 PM, JimAndNena said: Third time's a charm? Fingers crossed. Is this a current picture of the new bridge? It doesn't look any higher above the river than the two that washed away. Is the photo just deceptive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) No. It's the old bridge--or what was left of it after the flood. This is the section that was unscathed on the Panamonte side. Edited September 3, 2017 by Bonnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Current picture of the new Panamonte Bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudyS Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Ah - the Panamonte Tunnel. Maybe they are building a subway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 (edited) A different perspective. Edited September 4, 2017 by Keith Woolford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 Is the new bridge going to be one lane or two lanes? Personally, I prefer the quaintness of a one lane bridge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 1 hour ago, Penny said: Is the new bridge going to be one lane or two lanes? Personally, I prefer the quaintness of a one lane bridge. This is the third time you have raised this within this thread, and for the third time I say Boquete traffic now is so heavy that a one-way bridge is impractical. I guess we'll see who the government agrees with. It's too soon to tell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoSailors Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) Hopefully, there will be a station stop at the end of the bridge for the "new" Volcan Ariel tram. Edited September 5, 2017 by TwoSailors Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) It's two lanes as was spelled out in this Public Works document and as can be seen in the concept drawing. "The superstructure provides two traffic lanes, one in each direction, where the lanes will be of 3.65m wide; it is included in the design sidewalks on both sides, of 1.50 meters wide; railings vehicular type New Jersey, of 0.81m in height, and pedestrian railings with galvanized steel tube, 2-1/2" nominal diameter". La superestructura contempla dos carriles de circulación, uno en cada sentido, en donde los carriles serán de 3.65metros de ancho; se incluirán en el diseño aceras a ambos lados, de 1.50 metros de ancho; barandales vehiculares tipo New Jersey, de 0.81m de altura, y barandales peatonales con tubo de acero galvanizado, de 2-1/2” de diámetro nominal. http://www.mop.gob.pa/realizan-reunion-de-homologacion-para-el-diseno-y-construccion-del-puente-vehicular-panamonte-sobre-el-rio-caldera/ Edited September 5, 2017 by Keith Woolford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palo Alto Jo Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Thanks for posting the picture of the new bridge concept. I'm really looking forward to the new bridge. I'd love to be able to avoid the potholes as you exit the main bridge. The new bridge looks to be built for the future, 2 lanes and high enough to not wash away. As a newbie here, I was not aware that it had washed away twice before. Being above the floodline seems like a good idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penny Posted September 5, 2017 Author Share Posted September 5, 2017 7 hours ago, Bonnie said: This is the third time you have raised this within this thread, and for the third time I say Boquete traffic now is so heavy that a one-way bridge is impractical. I guess we'll see who the government agrees with. It's too soon to tell. It's a bitch getting old and forgetting past conversations. I thought only the lonely old geezers in town did that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Here are some more photos from the Mayor's office showing the foundation work for the bridge on the east side of the river. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 (edited) This week's progress report from the Mayor on the rebuilding of the Panamonte bridge. Starting to look like foundations for a bridge. Edited October 21, 2017 by Keith Woolford Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Make that estimate of completion six or eight months out. The job is still less than 50% complete, imo. https://twitter.com/MOPdePanama/status/933355935325741056 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoSailors Posted November 22, 2017 Share Posted November 22, 2017 Which year? TIP 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 The President is reporting that the work is 77% complete. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 2 hours ago, Keith Woolford said: The President is reporting that the work is 77% complete. I don't think so. It looks closer to 50% to me. But it's certainly moving along. I've even noticed them working at night with the aid of spotlights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Work has resumed on the Panamonte Bridge. Here's some snaps of the progress. What's wrong with this picture? Always an OOPs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Woolford Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Someone posted this memory today of the old Feria Bridge. Hard to say the town hasn't moved ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Doug Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Holy Moley, how long ago was that?? That's terrible!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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