Hoover Dam (another perspective)

[VegasMike]

A while ago another DPS member posted an image of the arch at Hoover Dam that will support the bypass bridge. I've had the opportunity to work on that project and wanted to share some images SOOC that show the arch under construction.

This is from the Arizona side support Piers looking to the Nevada side.



The arch progressing from Nevada to Arizona

[VegasMike]

and Hoover Dam from 1,290 feet above the Colorado River




Thanks for looking.

[Hayward Taylor]

Hi Mike - always nice to see "progress" images of a project .. it's fascinated how they all come together .. apparently you're ok with heights .. very interesting

[Lespaulstandard]

I would love to see that last shot at night.

[Frienca]

Those are beautiful.

I agree with Les Paul, night would be amazing.

[fstopMike]

Very interesting shots, Mike. That's waaaaayyyyyy up! Thanks for giving me a look I'll never get to see any other way.

[VegasMike]

Originally Posted by Hayward Taylor

Hi Mike - always nice to see "progress" images of a project .. it's fascinated how they all come together .. apparently you're ok with heights .. very interesting

Thanks, Hayward. I am glad that heights don't bother me.

Originally Posted by Lespaulstandard

I would love to see that last shot at night.

I don't know if I can get clearance to go up on the highline at night, but it would be cool.

Originally Posted by Frienca

Those are beautiful.

Thanks!

I agree with Les Paul, night would be amazing.

I agree. I just might have to look into that.

Originally Posted by fstopMike

Very interesting shots, Mike. That's waaaaayyyyyy up! Thanks for giving me a look I'll never get to see any other way.

Thanks, Mike. I've got a series of other shots I am going to put up on Flickr.

[sheltiesmama]

Wow. Double WOW!

[kirbinster]

Great shot of the dam. Why are they building the bridge?

[VegasMike]

Originally Posted by sheltiesmama

Wow. Double WOW!

Thanks, I appreciate the double wow.

Originally Posted by kirbinster

Great shot of the dam. Why are they building the bridge?

The road over the Hoover Dam is the main link between Las Vegas and Phoenix. With all of the tourist traffic and single lane in each direction, it can often take better than an hour to cross over the dam. Also, after 9/11 the dam was closed to tractor trailers and they are presently diverted to the Colorado River crossing at Laughlin which adds to the time to get to Phoenix. The bypass bridge will allow travelers not interested in the dam a smoother route to Arizona and back.