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The construction took a long time due to numerous delays, including a long delay in the delivery of the steel.
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This April 2008 photo shows initial work on the piers at the west levee.
Excavation for the arch base in June 2008.
(Photo date: 14-June-2008)
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Piers were rising in April 2009.
(Photo date: 5-April-2009)
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The foundation for the arch.
(Photo date: 5-April-2009)
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Looking east from the west levee.
(Photo date: 5-April-2009)
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The first sections of steel for the arch were on the site in July 2009
(Photo date: 25-July-2009)
(Photo date: 25-July-2009)
Screenshot from the web cam on June 11, 2010.
(Photo date: 11-June-2010)
Screenshot from the web cam on June 15, 2010.
(Photo date: 15-June-2010)
Screenshot from the web cam on June 18, 2010.
(Photo date: 18-June-2010)
Screenshot from the web cam on June 20, 2010.
(Photo date: 20-June-2010)
Screenshot from the web cam on June 23, 2010.
(Photo date: 23-June-2010)
Placing the final section of the arch on June 26, 2010
(Photo date: 26-June-2010)
The bridge deck construction is in progress.
(Photo date: 6-January-2011)
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(Photo date: 6-January-2011)
Cables were being strung in May 2011.
(Photo date: 7-May-2011.)