Proposed changes to the Sixth Street bridge cause concern, debate

The city is suggesting a new look to a 77-year-old bridge that spans the Los Angeles River. Preservationists balk at the idea of cables on the iconic viaduct and insist of creating an improved upgrade that would cost $30 million more than the $345 million the city is prepared to pay. Meanwhile if nothing is done, officials predict that the bridge has a 70% chance of falling down in the next 50 years if there's a major earthquake.

So what do you think? Should the city spend $375 million to rebuild the 6th Street bridge exactly in its likeness, or should the new bridge look like the model in the photo above for the low low price of $345 million? Leave your thoughts in the comments below.

-- Tony Pierce

A model of the proposed 6th Street Viaduct features a modern look and cable-stayed design that has drawn some criticism. Photo by Eric Richardson / Blogdowntown