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In late April, the construction department was handed the
daunting job of a major improvement at Meziadin. The long, single
track run from Dee's into the North Kalum yard was causing too many
traffic delays and something had to be done. Meziadin was the place
to double track, but the current bridge spanned four river beds. The
one that the river currently occupies and 3 others that had been
'wet' at one time or another. A conrete abutment at the south end
was the first piece to appear. |
| Eventually, a second concrete pier-type bridge was built west of
the existing track, with similar costruction to the first. This made
a dangerous proposition for the crews as there was nowhere to safely
step-off while awaiting traffic meets. |
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Though not the best solution, the Meziadin passing track was
inaugurated in June by Porter #3 with a party of dignitaries in tow.
The Meziadin track allowed more timely traffic movement, but was not
a permanent solution. |
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