Two big construction projects have finished up, and hopefully, both will ease congestion on the roads.  The first is the HOV lane, located next to the Mellon Arena.  I actually have a picture of the last bit of work being done to the electronics controlling it last week, but don’t have a way of getting it off my phone at the moment, so look for that soon.

Sadly though, this means I have to look both ways before crossing the street as I walk down the hill.  Guess all that time in Safety Town all those years ago is paying off!

And second, the Boulevard of the Allies bridge to Oakland opens today after a 2 p.m. ribbon cutting ceremony.  The bridge has been under renovation since January and has caused all kinds of backups leading to the Parkway East.  Although I always am a bit concerned when there are ribbon cutting ceremonies for roads.  What if someone shows up early, do they just have to park on the road until the ribbon has been cut by giant scissors?  And woudln’t it be easier, cheaper and safer for everyone to just open it?