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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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Minneapolis Greets New Bridge

Drivers queued up to see collapsed bridge replacement

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(Newser) – Festive honks awoke Minneapolis today as first responders to last year's bridge collapse led a procession over its newly-minted replacement. Drivers waved and passengers snapped photos as they rode over the 10-lane interstate at a creeping 10mph. Traffic was backed up for a mile after the bridge opened at 5am this morning, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

"On city streets they've been queuing up all night," says an official. One early morning admirer says, "Man, that's a nice bridge."

Construction workers put finishing touches with cement Monday on the new Interstate 35W bridge.
Construction workers put finishing touches with cement Monday on the new Interstate 35W bridge.   (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
A slow procession makes its way across the new Interstate 35W bridge over the Mississippi River today.
A slow procession makes its way across the new Interstate 35W bridge over the Mississippi River today.   (AP Photo/Dawn Villella)
Motorists make their way across the new bridge in Minneapolis this morning.
Motorists make their way across the new bridge in Minneapolis this morning.   (AP Photo/Dawn Villella)
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