As We See It: The Skyway
Love it or hate it, it is hard to avoid and it seems to never be too far away from a headline. Built in 1953, this 1.4-mile-long, 110-foot-tall, limited-access bridge is known locally as the Skyway. It begins at the Inner Harbor downtown, crosses the Buffalo River and touches down as Route 5 in the Outer Harbor.
"As We See It," a series by The Buffalo News photography staff, will take a fresh look at local landmarks. Each of our photographers will provide their unique perspective.Â
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The Skyway over Canalside
The Skyway passes over Canalside on its way into downtown Buffalo from the Outer Harbor.
A view from up top
A gull passes over the Skyway on a day with little traffic.
Skyway and Carousel
The Skyway curves above the new Canalside Carousel.
Tim Horton statue
A truck drives on the Skyway framed by the Tim Horton statue in Buffalo.
Passing truck
A blue truck against a blue sky on the Skyway in Buffalo.
Traffic pattern
The view from a Seneca One Tower apartment, whose owner loves his fourth-floor view but wouldn't mind if the Skyway disappeared.
Skyway and more
The Skyway begins at the Inner Harbor downtown and crosses the Buffalo River near the Explore & More Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Children’s Museum at Canalside.
Wildflowers below
Wildflowers bloom under the Skyway.
The support
Graffiti is painted on the support posts.
Sky and water
The Skyway passing over the China Light Boat Club.
The skyline with the Skyway
A truck leaves downtown Buffalo on the Skyway.
The doughnut
The circular ramp from the Skyway to the I-190 north where Douglas Jemal is planning a development.
Curve overhead
The Skyway curves toward the Outer Harbor.
Lunch break
The Skyway along Canalside looms over people out for a lunch break.
Lights
A bank of lights under the Skyway in Buffalo.
Curve ahead
A speed sign on the curve of the Skyway in Buffalo.
Leading lines
The Skyway leading into downtown.
Fogged in
The Skyway is enshrouded in heavy fog.
Truck parking
Trucks are lined up while parked under the Skyway in Buffalo.
Lakeside Bike Park
A person rides a bike at the Lakeside Bike Park at the Outer Harbor as traffic flows on the Skyway.
Buffalo traffic
Traffic on the Skyway on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.
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