Spanning the trinity river and dallas floodway in dallas texas, the 'margaret hunt hill bridge' by valencian architect
and engineer santiago calatrava has officially opened to the public with a ceremonious ribbon-cutting ceremony and fireworks.
the cable-stayed structure supports its 1,870-foot length with a 400 foot tall steel arch with an array of twisting cables.
attached to the underside of the curved pylon, 58 delicate white strands descend and secure themselves along the centerline
of the platform. the 16-foot diameter support is comprised of 25 individual segments, secured with 20,000 pounds of bolts
and additional 450 tons of concrete.
visible from all cardinal directions and connecting west dallas with the downtown district of the city, the new landmark
will provide six lanes for vehicular traffic and an iconic postcard perspective to define the metropolitan area.
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