August 19, 2009 – It’s not official, “BUT” the bridge is done and open for use. I have heard reports that the new B.C. connection is getting lots of use. We may have to install traffic signals?  Just kidding.Â
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B.C. Bridge concrete curing 8-08-09
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SAFETY NOTE: Until the signs and stop lines are installed at the railroad crossing PLEASE stay back from the RR-tracks on weekends when the tourist train is passing. Ill try and get the hours of operation post here in the next few days.
AUGUST 6, 2009 – Bridge decking was poured early this morning (see photo below). Please give it a few days to cure and respect the contractors closed signs. Getting lots of feedback about riders riding the new paved sections to and from Boulder City.  Â
BOULDER CITY AND THE RMLT PLANNING OCTOBER 17TH TRAIL OPENING CELEBRATION. STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS!!!
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rmlt #5 Bridge Decking poured 8-06-09
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July 28, 2009 – Bridge approaches paved. Bridge decking scheduled to be poured this week; then needs a week to cure. So look for bridge opening August 10th more or less.Â
Also contractor working on segments 3 & 4 paved portions of segment #4 around the Vet’s home. The trail is trekking east day by day toward a late summer completion.Â
 July 23, 2009 – More progress to report as paving took place earlier this week on the remain portions of Segment #5 from Railroad Pass Hotel & Casino to the Pedestrian Bridge. The bridge is not complete, no decking, so do not plan to ride just yet.
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RMLT #5 paved to Railroad Pass Casino 72309
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 July 16, 2009 – More retaining wall work photos. this one is where the River Mountains Loop Trail will cross the historic railroad . Work progresses daily and everyone is waiting for the pavement lay down day and completion.Â
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RMLT # 5 Retaining wall ar RR Tracks crossing 71409
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Retaining Wall at Railroad crossing 71409
June 29, 2009 – Retaining wall work above the highway and below the railroad tracks is tedious work. Here is photo provided by Gary Zupanic, B.c. Engineer of the work being completed.
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Retaining wall work near Railroad Pass 62909
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Segments 3 & 4 have been given the green light to start and grading started Monday this week. We’re estimated late September/early October for completion. We are so hopeful that we have scheduled a trail ribbon cutting ceremony for Oct 17, 2009. Stay tuned for details.
May 28th, 2009 – Bridge now in place. Due to traffic considerations on private Cascata Drive, bridge was set in place over night May 27 -28, 2009. Bridge is 163 -ft long. This is truly a milestone in the completion of the River Mountians Loop Trail. The paved section from the Bridge to Railroad Pass Hotel is still several weeks from completion.Â
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RMLT Bridge #5 installed Zupanic photo 52809
Bridge Facts: Â It is 163-ft. long & 14-ft wide between trusses
- Built by Contech Bridge Solutions (formerly Continental Bridge)Â
- Contractors bid amount for bridge $240,000
- Concrete Bridge abutments cost $58,000
- Bridge is a free span steel, model H1-SQ, fabricated from self-weathering atmospheric corrosion resistant steel
- Bridge will have a lightweight concrete deck
May 27th, 2009 – BRIDGE READY TO BE PLACED TODAY. CHECK IT OUT…..HOPE TO HAVE PHOTOS POSTED BY DAYS END.Â
Photos by Jim Holland
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RMLT #5 Bridge 150-ft arrives
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SEg. #5 bridge abuttment 42909Â Â Â 163-ft. bridge May 28,2009 Holland photo
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Gallery of photos:
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RMLT #5 Bridge Lift zupanic photo 52709
![RMLT #5 paved to RRpass casino link up 072309 RMLT #5 paved to Railroad Pass Casino 72309 Garys photo](https://rivermountainstrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/rmlt-5-paved-to-rrpass-casino-link-up-072309.jpg?w=300)
RMLT #5 paved to Railroad Pass Casino 72309 Garys photo
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![RMLT #5 paved trail west hwy & rr tracks 72309 RMLT#5 pavement crosses Railroad wst of bridge 72309](https://rivermountainstrail.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/rmlt-5-paved-trail-west-hwy-rr-tracks-72309.jpg?w=300)
RMLT#5 pavement crosses Railroad wst of bridge 72309