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Every now and then my life is filled with these interesting little moments.

This afternoon I found myself alone on a yet to be opened freeway.

The Loop 202 Santan Freeway through Town is scheduled to be open in a couple of weeks. Before it opens to cars we are going to open it to the public to play on. A party is being scheduled in a couple of weeks with fireworks, and the Governor cutting a ribbon, and little kids riding their bikes, and bouncy inflatable things.

I was called to the freeway for a site visit and planning meeting. Layouts and responsibilities were discussed and dispatched. A rough site plan emerged.

I decide to tour the length of the event area (about four miles). Most of the construction work is done. The rubberized asphalt is nice to drive on. Not sure what it will be like to ride a bike on it in June in the desert. Some minor electrical needs remain and some surface streets and interchanges are still dirt paths. But the contractors are great and everything will be ready.

I shoot the event area taking note of some areas of concern (bridges and other areas you are aware of when kids and bicycles are involved). It is nearing two in the afternoon, the laborers are on their way home and like I said, I find myself alone on a yet to be opened freeway. In a pretty sporty car. With the top down and with pretty good assurance that the speed cams are not yet operational.

Every now and then my life is filled with these interesting little moments.

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