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Nickel Bridge Turns 85

The RTD has some great pictures of Boulevard aka Nickel Bridge which turned 85 yesterday. I swiped one picture go to the link to see the rest. It was once known as the “Nickel Bridge” for the 5-cent fare. People who bought lots in Westover Hills had free passage across the bridge until 1960. The [...]

Maintenance to Begin on Nickel Bridge

The Boulevard “Nickel” Bridge will undergo scheduled maintenance beginning Tuesday, May 26 through Tuesday, June 16, daily between 9:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. During this period, motorists will experience an alternating traffic pattern through the temporary traffic control zone. Drivers should pay special attention to signage in the area, and be prepared to stop for [...]

Nickel Bridge Postcard

Not much of a news article but Nickle Bridge was mentioned in the paper so I am using it as an excuse to post an old postcard. The bridge was mentioned as having some of the worst potholes in the city. There are some immediately south of the Boulevard Bridge (Nickel Bridge) in the northbound [...]