ice on bridge

[jfb]

In Texas, every bridge on the highway is preceded by a yellow caution sign that says WATCH FOR ICE ON BRIDGE. And every time, I would glance at the bridge looking for ice before realizing this caution probably didn't apply in 90-degree weather. This is true.

You can imagine my relief when I arrived in Louisiana, where the sign says BRIDGE MAY ICE IN COLD WEATHER, letting me know in advance that I'm off the hook. In South Carolina, though, it says BRIDGE ICES BEFORE ROAD, which is admirably concise, but a little confusing if you don't think that driving onto a bridge means driving off of the road.

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[greyaenigma.livejournal.com]

Let me know when they start saying ITALIAN ICES BEFORE BRIDGE. Mmm.

[artname.livejournal.com]

Growing up in Pennsylvania it was always BRIDGE FREEZES BEFORE ROAD SURFACE. A bit wordy.

Next time in texas, I think it'd be worthwhile to buy a few bags of ice at the Circle-K and dump them on a bridge, purely for the amusement of other drivers.

[jfb.livejournal.com]

That would rule.

[(Anonymous)]

"ITALIAN ICES BEFORE BRIDGE"... hhmm, that sounds like a California thing for sure.
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