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Disney Springs development to bring massive expansion to Buena Vista Drive
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WDWtraveler
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Photo update as of Saturday, June 20. @roj2323 posted good pics, I just wanted to update with full size images.
Structural details now apparent on the Bueva Vista Drive overhead crosswalk supports. A little "washed out" in this photo, but the twin towers on this structure have pyramid caps (more apparent on support structure on opposite side of street). Note the prominent staircase to the ground level.
The west side garage connector bridge from I-4 exit over Buena Visa Drive.
The I-4 exit roadway through the trees to the connector bridge. In the center of the photo is the ramp to Buena Vista Drive.
The connector bridge overpass to the west side garage, with additional exit ramp to Buena Visa Drive.
Structural details now apparent on the Bueva Vista Drive overhead crosswalk supports. A little "washed out" in this photo, but the twin towers on this structure have pyramid caps (more apparent on support structure on opposite side of street). Note the prominent staircase to the ground level.
The west side garage connector bridge from I-4 exit over Buena Visa Drive.
The I-4 exit roadway through the trees to the connector bridge. In the center of the photo is the ramp to Buena Vista Drive.
The connector bridge overpass to the west side garage, with additional exit ramp to Buena Visa Drive.
RayTheFirefly
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Do we know what the status of the ramp off of I-4 is? Obviously they're making great progress on the connection to Disney Springs, but I wonder how far along the actual ramp is. Is it supposed to be an elevated bridge ramp (flyover style), or a ground level one?
G00fyDad
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From the pictures we've seen here it looks like they're shoring up the ground to create a ground level ramp.
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halltd
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Take a look at this photo and then look at Google Maps. The "new ramp" is basically just an offshoot from the existing Epcot Center Drive ramp already in existence. As G00fyDad mentioned, I'd be surprised if it wasn't all elevated ground...again as seen in this photo.
Somewhere in this thread is a map showing the layout of the ramp...but I'm too lazy tonight to go back and find it.
Edit: Google Image Search was way faster, so here ya go:
PS: I didn't realize this ramp was going to serve the surface lot as well. I thought that other elevated curve being constructed was going to merge back onto BVD. Interesting! Again, learn something new every day!
Somewhere in this thread is a map showing the layout of the ramp...but I'm too lazy tonight to go back and find it.
Edit: Google Image Search was way faster, so here ya go:
PS: I didn't realize this ramp was going to serve the surface lot as well. I thought that other elevated curve being constructed was going to merge back onto BVD. Interesting! Again, learn something new every day!
articos
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It is all built up compacted earth, ground level from I-4 to the overpass. The only part that's elevated is the bridge itself and the stacked garage entry.
articos
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Yep. If the garage entry backs up for any reason, there's a secondary access to the surface lot. If access is needed to BV Dr from the overpass, it's easy to simply merge into the exit out of the surface lot.Edit: Google Image Search was way faster, so here ya go:
PS: I didn't realize this ramp was going to serve the surface lot as well. I thought that other elevated curve being constructed was going to merge back onto BVD. Interesting! Again, learn something new every day!
halltd
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No pics?
Adam N
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I'll take a pic on my way in tonight. It was dark when I noticed it. HahaNo pics?
WDWtraveler
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Photo update as of Tuesday, June 30. Architectural definition to the pedestrian bridge support at Buena Visa Drive. The brickwork is currently being added to the outside of the support across the street, near Team Disney (no photo yet).
dstrawn9889
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wow the slope of the bridge and the angle of the camera really had me thinking that the platform wasn't level... mine eyes deceiveth me
danlb_2000
Premium Member
Watch that first step, it's a doozey!
WDWtraveler
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That was just me, guess I was slightly rushed. Will try to do better.
roj2323
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WDWtraveler
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Photo update as of Wednesday, July 15.
Construction progress on pedestrian bridge over Buena Visa Drive near West Side (Orange) parking garage. Brickwork on bridge support on right side of street.
Pedestrian bridge support at Disney Marketplace next to Once Upon a Toy building, at Hotel Plaza Blvd crossing.
Construction progress on pedestrian bridge over Buena Visa Drive near West Side (Orange) parking garage. Brickwork on bridge support on right side of street.
Pedestrian bridge support at Disney Marketplace next to Once Upon a Toy building, at Hotel Plaza Blvd crossing.
michmousefan
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Looks like the Team Disney building needs a little TLC as well...
Daveeeeed
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Yup. Probably will happen soon though, or at least an update of the exterior.
dstrawn9889
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yeah, well i doubt any building can go undamaged when next door they are running grade compactors... i would be surprised that it was only some tile work that has come loose (foundation cracking/settling is normal byproduct of road construction nearby)
danlb_2000
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Looks like it's already getting it, they are power washing the outside in that picture.