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February 4, 2005:

Today, the gap between the East Bay ramp and the Meeting Street ramp is closed

The East Bay Ramp
east of East Bay looking north toward the main approach (left) and south (right). Note that the rebar over the nearest pier is in place across the length of the pier.

A closer view of closing the gap: from below (left) and from the primary bridge approach (right)

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