Back in July, I caught flak for writing:

"Really sucks the city and BNSF couldn't come up with a plan to preserve the old bridge. It's part of the attraction for tourists who visit the Ballard Locks. It aint gonna be the same when it is gone."

Well, well, look what transpired since then. A victory for those of us who see value in preserving old landmarks. Yea!

Historic Salmon Bay railroad bridge is here to stay

OCTOBER 9, 2020 AT 10:22 AM

"...earlier this week, BNSF announced a change in plans that will save the railroad roughly $50 million, and keep much of the original drawbridge in place, looking just as it does now.

'Originally, we had proposed replacing the entire bridge, but after feedback from the community – maritime and a few others – we took a step back and looked to see if there was another direction we could go,' Wallace said."

Article: [mynorthwest.com]