The city should advocate immediate shut down of the Alaskan Way Viaduct as a major public safety risk. Although a state road, it will be entirely upon the city to handle and manage the immediate effects of any catastrophic failure. In order to avoid such a risk, the city should advise an immediat... more
The city should advocate immediate shut down of the Alaskan Way Viaduct as a major public safety risk. Although a state road, it will be entirely upon the city to handle and manage the immediate effects of any catastrophic failure. In order to avoid such a risk, the city should advise an immediate closure of the structure and begin a full-on campaign for replacement based on need that arises after the viaduct's closure, be it tunnel, elevated or basic surface enhancements.