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    In 1962, the MV Montrose sank almost directly under the bridge after colliding with a barge. The crowds it drew were huge, and it was my understanding that the foot traffic was so big that it tied up traffic, and that was a major reason foot traffic on the bridge was ultimately banned.

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    Quote Originally Posted by douglasm View Post
    In 1962, the MV Montrose sank almost directly under the bridge after colliding with a barge. The crowds it drew were huge, and it was my understanding that the foot traffic was so big that it tied up traffic, and that was a major reason foot traffic on the bridge was ultimately banned.
    Oh so it was your fault

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    Quote Originally Posted by douglasm View Post
    In 1962, the MV Montrose sank almost directly under the bridge after colliding with a barge. The crowds it drew were huge, and it was my understanding that the foot traffic was so big that it tied up traffic, and that was a major reason foot traffic on the bridge was ultimately banned.
    There was very little foot traffic for the next 25-30 years and then it was banned due to high traffic in '62? Gov't is slow to act but...

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