Originally Posted by
PHLviaUS
If the Monday to Thursday, June 24 to 27 shutdown comes off as planned, and if the new lift span is in place come Friday, then from the NEC passenger standpoint, this bridge is a done-deal and future shutdowns will not be a risk.
Don't forget this bridge (over the Thames) is ~100 years old!

Although this one will be done, there are 3 more in CT that are also ~100 years old. (But there are no plans currently to replace them.)