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January 2, 2005:

Not much changed on the west side during the Christmas holidays that I can see. On the east side, though, the 14th cable bundle (the first anchor on the triple anchor edge girder) has been built.

West Approach

East Approach

West Approach:

East Approach:

Note the cable bundle on the first of the triple anchors on the last edge girder.

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