Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge to Shine
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012 | admin
Photo: Jeremy Dickie
The Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge is nothing new to locals, but provides a stunning new look to the Dallas skyline for visitors. Since June 2010, the signature 400-foot arch can be seen from miles away in daylight. That changes tonight as Dallas Mayor Mike Rawlings and other dignitaries will hold a special lighting ceremony of the cable-stayed suspension bridge.
Although the bridge officially opens to traffic in March, tonight’s ceremony will kick off two weeks of lighting and testing before grand opening celebrations currently schedule for March 2-4. Opening weekend festivities include local artists, entertainment, and the best new view in town.
The Santiago Calatrava-designed bridge will be a destination for citizens and visitors. It is the first vehicular bridge to be built in the U.S. by the Spanish architect, and the first of three planned to span the Trinity River.
Construction of the cable-stayed suspension bridge began in 2007 and features six lanes of roadway over a 1,200 foot span held by more than 50 cables. It is designed to connect Woodall Rogers Freeway across the Trinity River into West Dallas.
For more information on opening weekend festivities and schedules, please visit www.mhhbridgecelebration.com.