Mike Pearson's Adventures on a Pale Blue Dot

A new photo disc uncovered, and new images to share. This is the Sea to Sky highway project, West Vancouver section, Segment One. As mentioned in the previous post, the South Interchange was very challenging for the planners and contractors. Many traffic lane pushes and detours were required to get the work done while simultaneously maintaining regular vehicle flows. This is where traffic will be split between Whistler resort bound, and ferry traffic to Horseshoe Bay. Our blasting crew worked on the rough prep and then worked along side the construction crews to do the up close and personal detail work. This would be controlled blasting with mat covered shots, close to footings and walls. Cut 4 looking towards the South interchange Nelson Creek Bridge and little known railroad tunnel below...the South interchange is to the left. All traffic pushed over, as construction of over-pass structure gets built Original lanes deleted...operational lanes pushed over Foot...