Crystal Junction

[Djohaal 121]

AMAZING I watched this CJ since the city weas little and now it is a homgous sprawling metropolis[:0] I am amzaed by your skills on city buiding

[77FurryBeagle 0]

I would go with E. Or C. And also, where are the quartz mines in relationship to the proposals. I didn't see them on the transportation view (and i would think something would appear)...

If it isn't a problem could you do a quick list or in paint make a 2 minute map of the towns/cities or just post a whole bunch of pictures of the region. I just want to get a better idea of everything that has recently happened.

Your city journal is one of the best keep it up!

[Alakazam 3]

A,D and B is not realy good choice, B is realy too far from the city itself, D would be a good choice if the city was larger, A is foolish to take, it would take time for nothing, C could save money, but E is good for present AND future, So, C is a good choice but if you have the money, E is the way to go! Good luck whit that!

[your_adress_here 11]

Great city. I Really like the airport cause its the first one i've seen with crossing runways.
And I agree with FurryBeagle for the highway thing.

[whiteshark365 563]

Thanks for all the comments guys.

Furrybeagle: here is a map pointing out various locations arround the expansion plan.

So far here are the vote tallies.

 

Plan A: 1 vote

Plan B: 0 votes
Plan C: 1 vote
Plan D: 0 votes

Plan E: 4 votes

 

Keep the votes coming, I'll be taking them till monday 6 pm central time.

[chriss 28]

C.

 

Is this like American Idol?  If so, I vote C,C,C,C,C,C,C,C,C,C,C,C.

[FieryMtns 2]

I like B best. I really think there could be more expansion if the highway was a little further out. And you know the City Council will never accept a 40 million dollar budget over a 25 million dollar one! Hehe.

[77FurryBeagle 0]

Thanx. For some odd reason i though the mines were down near the bottom of the map. Haha, way off.

[MissSim 0]

i do really like this CJ

[whiteshark365 563]

Well all of the votes are in for the final 248 route.

Here are the tallies:

 

Plan A: 1 vote

Plan B: 1 vote

Plan C: 2 votes

Plan D: 0 votes

Plan E: 4 votes

 

Looks like route E is going to be the final plan. Probably will be either in the next or the second next update.

[Smurfer2 7]

Gee, this city has really grown. It has turned into a giant metropolis! I know it's too late, but I like option E. I'm looking forward to that project being completed.

[thatmonkeysim 8]

GO E!! GO E!!! GO E!!

i cant wait to see what it will look like...

[Member19922 0]

Very awesome job on CJ! I just completed reading it (all 15 pages of it) and subscribed to it! Keep up the great job!

[Zeddic 3]

Great CJ! I'm quite skilled in saying about airports' realisticness, so I have to say one thing about yours: 5 runways???!!! OMG, if airport has 5 runways, it also has huge - no, innormous - passenger and cargo facilities. But, that's your airport and you decide about it.

For the freeway, I'd like to show you my own suggestion:


If I have to choose from your plans, then C.

[thatmonkeysim 8]

hey zeddic,

shark already closed the polls for the 248 expansion and everyone choose plan E and i think hes already building it...

[whiteshark365 563]

Freeway 248 Construction Project:

 

UPDATE 1:

 

Consturction on the new Freeway 248 project has begun. The first phase will inlove work being performed at one location, and buying out of homes at another.

 

Overal Aerial Photo of the Eastern Crystal Juncion Metro Area.

 

The first steps in construction began along the location of the future intersection with freeway 11 in Topaz Canyon. The first phase invloved the consturction of a temporary rail line, and the demolition of rails closest to the freeway. The other step was the construction of a new temp route for freeway 11 traffic.

First Pic of Construction.

 

Work on the north end of the project begins with buying out homes along the route in Graffton, which created a larger stir of resident's affected. Areas in red show homes that will have to be domolished, and orange areas represent homes that are more then 75% likely to have to be demolished, or will be affected by the project, this also includes businesses in the affected area.

Graffton Affected.

 

Mid phase 1 invloves the connection of the temp freeway 11 route to the main route, and closing off of the affected section of freeway. The start of excavation for the ground begins, as well as the construction of temp const. roads, and new rail lines for future relocation of the rail system.

Mid Phase 1.

 

Late phase 1 consutrction involoves closing off completely traffic access to the segment of freeway 11 where the off ramp will be built, as well as continued excavation and construction of cement/gravel processing stations, and new temp rail lines, as well as connecting the rail lines so that dirt can be shipped.

Late Phase 1.

[+Guest]

Nice, your plans look good for you new freeway.

[joexcooldude 1]

Nice work on the highway detail, I guess this month is highway construction month here at ST (my city is also building a highway). Anyway, this is one of the greatest, if not the greatest CJs ever made here at ST. And you didnt even need a storyline.

[vidioman 21]

Wow! Crystal Junction sure has grown since the last time I saw it! Well, kinda.. Looks great! I may be late, but personally, I think plan A looks the bast. Sort of a scenic route.

 

-vid

[steveg 0]

Awesome detailed look at the construction process. Good to see you don't just buldoze everything that needs to be, and work magic.

Awesome, awesome, awesome!

[Alakazam 3]

Wow! wow!wow! wow!

[whiteshark365 563]

Freeway 248 Construction Project:

 

Phase 2 Complete.

Phase two of the Freeway 248 project is now complete. This phase dealt primarily with the demolition of all homes, buildings, possible roads in the route of the new freeway. Graffton Rd was diverted onto a detour in prepreation for the major F-248 and F-48 intersection. Ground leveling and early stage work on the Sandy Casueway (F-248 Bridge Over the Crystal Canyon/River), and the bridge construction is ready to begin. In topaz canyon work on the new F-248 and F-11 intersection is ready to begin, and the leveling of ground for the first mile of Freeway 248 is complete as well as the bridge across Topaz canyon. Consturction of the freeway itself is ready to begin.

 

Early Phase 2 Pictures.








Late Phase 2 Pics.

[lilbrownsuga5 1]

wow shark this is awesome!!!

i cant wait to see more...

[thatmonkeysim 8]

whoa thats alot of work there...

i wish i was that dedicated...

[whiteshark365 563]

Freeway 248 Construction Project:

 

Phase 3 Complete.

The third phase of the 248 project is now complete. This phase invloved construction the on and off ramp system at Freeway 11 and 248, as well as consturction the interchanges at Copperstone Rd, and End Rd in East Crystal Junction, as well as building the majority of the pavement along the 248 route from Topaz Canyon to Graffton, and consturction the bridge over the Sandy Canyon.

 

Phase 3 Pics.

Graffton Phase 3.

Crystal Junction Phase 3.

Topaz Canyon Phase 3.

[Casper3141 60]

wow looking great as usual whiteshark cant wait to see updates

[whiteshark365 563]

Freeway 248 Consstruction Project:

Phase 4 Complete. Freeway Opens to Commuters!

 

The forth and final phase of the 248 project is now complete. This invloved the completion of th Sandy Casueway Bridge Across the Crystal Canyon, Freeway 11 was rerouted to its origional coarse, as well as the all the intersections along the freeway connected, and each freeway segment connected.

List of Intersections:
Freeway 248 and Freeway 11 (Freeway 248 Begins)
Freeway 248 and Route 12
Freeway 248 and Copperstone Rd
Freeway 248 and End Rd
Freeway 248 and Freeway 48
Freeway 248 and Ball St (Freeway 248 Ends)

Completed Freeway 248 Pics.

Freeway 248 in Topaz Canyon.

Freeway 248 in Graffton.

Freeway 248 in Crystal Junction.

Sandy Causeway.

[Vlad788 13]

Great Job Whiteshark,  

 

I like the bridge, if that bridge were built in real life, I probably would never drive on it. Since I'm afraid of heights . Anyway, great job on the construction of F-248. Keep it Up Whiteshark. I can't wait to see the city's future.

 

-Vlad

[your_adress_here 11]

[dig1tal 0]

well, white shark
today, ive watch the 15 pages of this cj. i think you are very creative , and a great sc4 player

this is cj is really really really good x) i think a 9.5 / 10

awsome work

as for the last update ... i dont really like the bridge, i think a modern bridge would look better
keep up btw