Gucci Go/Shanghai Daily news
The Yangpu District Construction Committee has confirmed that the only
pedestrian overpass in the Tilanqiao area has been closed, the Labor Daily
reported today.
The "Tilanqiao" area was named after an old bridge ("Qiao" in
Chinese refers to a bridge).
The overpass now being dismantled is
located at the intersection of North Daming Rd, Haimen Rd and Huoshan
Rd. After the removal of the handrails, this overpasswill exist in
the name only.
"Although this area is named Tilanqiao, this is the only
bridge. Once it is dismantled, Tilanqiao will no longer contain a bridge,"
said an old citizen living nearby who was expressing his regret. He has
taken a photo of this overpass as a souvenir.
Li, the section director
with Tilanqiao Community Affairs Office, indicated that this overpass has
enjoyed a 20-year history. However, due to years of wear, the need to
rebuild the driveways, and development of the North Bund, the overpass was
approved for dismantling.
Several overpasses in the Hongkou District are also
being considered for dismantling.