21 March 2017

Three Mile pedestrian jump still lacks safety fence

Three Mile Drive’s bridge over the Kalispell westside bypass has safety barriers installed on only two of its four corners. The northwest and southeast corners remain unprotected. These sidewalks get substantial foot traffic, often by groups of young schoolchildren. The situation is dangerous. Why installing safety barriers is not a high priority for the officials responsible for the bridge escapes my ken.

Below, images of the bridge’s northwest corner taken on 19 March from the southern end of the eastern sound wall.

A fall — or leap — from the bridge will lead to serious injury or death.

An enlarged version of the image above.