Scheme
Z Images
Aerial view of the Charles River crossing, 1985 EIS/R, conception of crossing at an early stage.
Concept of bridges in 1991 EIS.
A Charlestown resident's impression of the visual effect of Scheme Z from Charlestown; drawing commissioned by Scheme Z opponent, Daniel King.
Cable-stay bridge to carry the mainline highway over the Charles River. View from the Cambridge side, looking downstream.
Aerial view of crossing after completion.
Plan of environment of crossing area, 1990
Scheme Z crossing plan approved in the state's 1990/91 EIR/S.
8.1D Mod 5 crossing plan supported by member of the Bridge Design Review Committee.
Final plan, the state's preferred alternative, described in a 1993 EIS/R, and the one that is under construction.
MDC concept plan for parks in the New Basin -- the area of river between the old dam (site of the Museum of Science) and new dam.
Paths in the MDC parks in the New Basin -- red for pedestrian, blue for bike.
Link to state's Central Artery/Tunnel Project for images of the project underway.
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