After quarter-century, boardwalk bridge getting a facelift
<p>Two supports structures at the entrance of The Coeur d'Alene Resort boat slips stand bare and awaiting the reattachment of the bridge that crossed the water way. The bridge is currently undergoing a maintenance overhaul, but the boardwalk is still open to the public with access at the east-side entrance.</p>
COEUR d'ALENE - The bridge section of the Boardwalk at The Coeur d'Alene Resort is missing - and that's a good thing. The 25-year-old structure is getting a facelift with new beams, ramps, archway, and raised towers. They'll be repainted and refurbished or replaced.
COEUR d'ALENE - The bridge section of the Boardwalk at The Coeur d'Alene Resort is missing - and that's a good thing.
The 25-year-old structure is getting a facelift with new beams, ramps, archway, and raised towers. They'll be repainted and refurbished or replaced.
The boardwalk's west entrance was closed in mid-January as part of the restoration project by Polin & Young Construction.
John Eloe, director of facilities, said the work is expected to be completed around the end of April or early May.
"We're getting it all back into great shape," he said.
Boats from the marina pass under the bridge to access Lake Coeur d'Alene.
Visitors can still access the Boardwalk from the east entrance. Walkers can go all the way to the bridge on the western side before having to turn around.