Entering Bourne

Traffic Status

Traffic Status by Ana Paulina

( Merging traffic onto the inbound lane at around 3 pm this afternoon. )

 The traffic approaching the Sagamore Bridge is now beginning to pick up pace.

Mid-Cape Highway around 3 pm.

Bourne Rotary

Scenic Highway

The traffic status at the Sagamore Bridge at around 10 am this morning.

Telephone work on the Scenic Highway.

     Now, here is something that you don't see every day. This vehicle has been parked in the same spot for the last few days at one of the rest areas off the Scenic Highway. Naturally, I stopped over and read all the stickers on the back. I didn't see anyone in the area and hopefully the owner is out fishing for his/her breakfast.

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Traffic View

Traffic View by Ana Paulina

( Route 3 South )

This was the traffic status for this afternoon from a few different angles. Enjoy!

( Inbound Lane for the Sagamore Bridge )

The chipping away and clean up efforts of the crew continue to extend south alongside the inbound lane of the Sagamore Bridge.

A steady moving  flow of traffic on the outbound lane leaving Cape Cod.

( Mid-Cape Highway )

( Approaching the Sagamore Bridge from Exit 2  heading North )

( Exit 1 C )

( Belmont rotary circle in Buzzards Bay )

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Night Work

Night Work

by Ana Paulina

     Work on the Sagamore Bridge will continue throughout the night. And, I finally had a chance to speak with one of the work crew members who was kind enough to explain that the steel carcass is in fact called rebar which is an added reinforcement that needs to be exposed before another mixture of cement is introduced in order to prevent further separation.

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Sagamore Bridge Traffic

Sagamore Bridge Traffic by Ana Paulina

     Although some  motorists maintained a collected  sense of self calmness others were quite the opposite as  frustration began to set in. This area here which is the inbound lane heading into Cape Cod had the most difficulty with traffic backup throughout the day, it leads directly off the Scenic Highway toward the Mid-Cape Highway.

One of the first things I noticed when I arrived on route was this dilapidated barrier. I think one of the drivers was trying to tell us something.

The arrival of some new barriers.

This crew  has been working furiously at breaking away the cement structure. Here, you can finally see the exposed ( rebar ) steel carcass.

Lunch Break

This flower display has been decorating the Sagamore Bridge for at least a year now.

Shout-Outs!

And, these motorists had a great deal to say as they honked their horns away.

Around Bourne

( Belmont rotary circle )

Verizon work crews continue the wiring installation process in some sections of  Buzzards Bay  and the Scenic Highway.

The sweeping of Buzzards Bay has begun.

Beijo!

Photographical Property and Work of ©Ana Paulina 2010.

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Sagamore Bridge and Bourne Ice Rink

Sagamore and Bourne Ice Rink by Ana Paulina

Just as  Spring singing her tune around the corner, I knew that this pool too had seen its last quarter. And that is exactly what occurred when I drove by yesterday morning.

The liner did suffer some leaking damage from usage this season and hopefully once it's cleaned it will be repaired before storage.

And the Sagamore Bridge

There was an added increase in the amount of workers working on the bridge this morning.

Smoke and flying particles of debris were very common.

There was a continuous flow of traffic with some unexpected moments of congestion as work crews and motorists maneuver their way around the designated work areas of the bridge.

It's full speed ahead for the outbound lane leaving Cape Cod  and a confusing halt for inbound motorists.

A R.I.P. dedication located at one of the  rest areas off the Route 6 bypass on the other side of the Cape Cod Canal with a train at a stand still below,

and a remote fishbowl up above.

Beijo!

Photographical Property and Work of ©Ana Paulina 2010.

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Bridge Preparedness

Bridge Preparedness by Ana Paulina

Back-up Sunday afternoon was four miles approaching the bridge from On Cape

The Sagamore Bridge repair work was right  on schedule first thing this morning causing a one lane restriction on each side of the bridge that leads on and off Cape Cod. The flow of traffic was maintained at a steady pace with some breaks in between.

The scene was a lot different, however, late Sunday afternoon as the thousands who were lured down this weekend by the great weather were stuck in a four-mile back-up approaching the Sagamore Bridge from on-Cape.

Being in the early stages of the project, I didn't expect any thing other than the usual preparation requirements such as supports.

The placement of portable housing  toiletries at each end of the bridge and a little lifting and removal of some of the old damaged asphalt.

The bridge crew having a morning break at around 9:30 am.

This bicyclist passed  me by as I took some pictures.

Stay tuned for more updates as the project continues.

Beijo!

Photographical Property and Work of ©Ana Paulina 2010.

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Gearing Up!

Gearing Up! by Ana Paulina

     The Town of Bourne sends out a Department of Public Works crew in preparation for what is yet another prediction of  1 - 4 or more possible inches of snow that is set to hit the area today.  Matt Quinn, a Falmouth resident who is pictured here was seen at eight o'clock this morning, busily removing the settlement of accumulated road debris from this catch basin located over at Wallace Avenue in Bourne.

This Ocean State Job Lot attendant retracts unattended carriages left in the parking area.

This Cumberland Farms customer decides to bike his way through.

The wind whipping across Main Street in Buzzards Bay.

The development project for the new NASR BROS. Jewelers located on Wagner Way in Buzzards Bay, began to take form at around 1 pm this afternoon.

( The filling of the mold. )

It was very difficult to watch this crew maintain the perfect balance.

Also,  please drive safely as this  snow storm begins to thicken.

Caution: The below video contains adult content.

Beijo!

Photographical Property and Work of ©Ana Paulina 2010.

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Current Snow Conditions

Current Snow Conditions

by Ana Paulina

     The Bourne School system is on a two hour delay as the town tries to clear itself around the current snow storm conditions. There was a traffic backup over at the Scenic Highway on Route 6 East by the Sagamore Bridge at around 6:30 am this morning. Please drive with caution and expect traffic delays.

( The clearing of the Bourne High School parking lot. )

( Belmont Rotary Circle in Buzzards Bay )

( Scenic Highway Route 6 )

( Route 3 and Sagamore Bridge Entrance off the Scenic Highway. )

( Sagamore Bridge )

( Bourne Rotary )

( Bourne Bridge )

( Bourne Police parking lot )

( Route 6 North 28 Intersection )

( St Magarets and Main Street Intersection. )

Beijo!

Photographical Property and Work of ©Ana Paulina 2010.

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Mercy

Mercy

by Ana Paulina

"Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do." (Luke 23:34)

     I just happen to be returning from running a few errands around the Town of Bourne when I happen to cross over into this fiasco located at the intersection of Route 6 West, North 28 and St Margarets Street around two this afternoon.

( Bourne Police Officer aiming Radar Gun at motorists. )

Beijo!

Photographical Property and Work of ©Ana Paulina 2010.

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Where is everyone going?

Where is everyone going?

by Ana Paulina

 The weather in Bourne isn't the only thing that has been looking bleak as of late as swarms of empty store fronts begin to hit the entire strip of Main Street in Buzzards Bay.

     The Maritime Information Systems, Inc., is now a facial front display for fashion jewelry and the Balance Massage is currently closed followed by the Realty Executives and Maria's Bridal and Tuxedo rentals and so on it continues in a vicious circle.

And, Canal Antiques has moved its store of a two open floor plan to one side only.

So, if you happen to have a reason or rhyme for starting your own  little business, now is the perfect time as lack of space throughout this area is  not an issue.

This young couple endured some snow flurries while waiting for a walk signal.

     Moving on further down the road toward Wagner Way, plans for the new jewelry store was underway when I came across this Jones excavation crew, and the next phase of the project will be the pouring of concrete according to the owner.

Here is an interesting article that I found, A Million library books to be sent down the mines: http://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/s/1190824_a_million_library_books_to_be_sent_down_the_mines

Enjoy!

Beijo!

Photographical Property and Work of ©Ana Paulina 2010.

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