by Third Ave Hooligan
Until recently, the construction (or reconstruction) of the Gay Street never really bothered me that much. Typically I walked about town because I know of the ongoing and ever-increasing traffic and parking issues that plague our business district, however; going over to the North side is now part of my daily commute and I am ECSTATIC that the Gay Street Bridge is reopening (AHEAD of schedule mind you) on Oct. 16.
According to aroundphoenixville.com as well as the borough’s Web site, the ribbon cutting will be held at 11 a.m. that Friday and other “festivities” are being planned, including the presence of numerous dignitaries (who they that could be I could only guess…Shrek…Elmo?). An e-mail sent to aroundphoeinxiville.com also explained that PENNDot “is working on everything from entertainment to classic cars. The biggest thing is getting the word out so that we have as large an audience as possible. As we get more information we will continue to put that onto our website and the government access channel.”
Good luck getting a big crowd PENNDot, those of us who have really been missing that bridge (and who are glad it is opening early) will probably be at work.
I’m not sure about you, but I’m not that into playing hooky for a ribbon cutting ceremony or a parade (unless it’s for our WFC Fightin Phils or E-A-G-L-E-S or Fly guys), but certainly will miss that sign on Main Street informing me of the “Gay Pedestrian Detour.” It always made me chuckle.
haha that sign always made me chuckle as well!
All Hail “The High Bridge”
I hope they never take down that sign ……..how funny is that !
Oh yeah I also wanna mention that I’ll probably get to breakfast at the Polish Club 2 minutes quicker “All Hail the P.C. Supreme w/rye toast” and a big bloody mary ta boot.