• June 1–August 30: TriMet buses will not use Steel Bridge; detours in place
  • June 10–August 24: Bridge closed to all vehicles
  • August 2–24: TriMet MAX will not cross Steel Bridge; shuttle buses provided

I'm still curious, if anyone knows, what exactly are the details of what will be done during this time.

I know the light rail will be attached to the existing line, and I've heard the rail gaps are supposed to be closed where there is currently some rather large 2-4 inch gaps, but what else is going to be done?

Also does anyone have confirmation of what the new travel speed for the LRVs will be once these changes are complete?  I believe the current speed is 5mph but have heard several different statements about what the new speed would be.  I personally think they should cruise onto that sucker at least at a solid 20-30mph.  Anything less is, well, absurdly slow.  That could shave off almost a half minute coming into downtown!  Now if we could just get rid of some of the excess stops downtown, or merge some or something, we could have reasonable cross town service (or toss some passing tracks and make some "express" trains through downtown in the rush hours.