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Highlights
As seen from the Aquarium
East Bay on ramp
The Last Shark Fin
Closing the main span gap
Paving the bridge
The last stay cable
Opening Events
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Erecting Steel
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February 5, 2005: Bridging the Channel Gap

This week, the stay pipes and cables attached to the last pair of anchors (316) were erected

The next morning, Feb 6, 2005: The concrete floor panals have been placed and now the east deck is lower than the west deck.

From the old bridge where you can see my weekly photo spot - about 1 km next to the vertical loading machines

February 1, 2005: Starting the stay cable assembly

February 4, 2005: Finished stay cable assembly

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