Notice how the sides of the bridge will again look as they once did? The planned renovation will make it safer during earthquakes and provides a center barrier. Here's an article from Tom LaBonge's weekly newsletter. 

Glendale-Hyperion Bridge Retrofit Plans Released

Plans for a seismic retrofit for the Glendale-Hyperion Bridge have been released. A mock-up is seen above. The plans include a new pedestrian bridge, an eight-foot widening, realignment of on-ramps and off-ramps, and a median barrier. The project also includes elements of historic restoration. Construction is estimated to take place in 2016. 

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