Project construction photos
![Pouring concrete for the observation plazas surrounding the base of the piers in 2008](/i35wbridge/images/pierconcrete.jpg)
Pouring concrete for the observation plazas surrounding the base of the piers (Sept. 3, 2008).
![Constructing the concrete barriers in 2008](/i35wbridge/images/concretebarriers.jpg)
Constructing the concrete barriers (Aug. 20, 2008).
![Aerial view of the bridge as finishing work progresses in 2008](/i35wbridge/images/aerialview.jpg)
Aerial view of the bridge as finishing work progresses (Aug. 20, 2008).
![Concrete being placed for the southbound lanes at Span 4 on the north end of the bridge in 2008](/i35wbridge/images/concretenorth.jpg)
Concrete being placed for the southbound lanes at Span 4 on the north end of the bridge (Aug. 11, 2008).
![Signage is being installed in 2008](/i35wbridge/images/signage.jpg)
Signage is being installed (Aug. 11, 2008).
![Planting and landscaping is being completed in 2008](/i35wbridge/images/planting.jpg)
Planting and landscaping is being completed (Aug. 11, 2008).
View full-size image![Recently paved highway on the north side of the project, near University Avenue in 2008](/i35wbridge/images/paved.jpg)
Recently paved highway on the north side of the project, near University Avenue (Aug. 4, 2008).
View full-size image![Span 4 between Abutment 5 and Second Street southeast in 2008](/i35wbridge/images/span4abutment5.jpg)
Span 4 between Abutment 5 and Second Street southeast (Aug. 4, 2008).
View full-size image![Barrier rail installation on the main bridge in 2008](/i35wbridge/images/barrierrail.jpg)
Barrier rail installation on the main bridge (Aug. 4, 2008).
View full-size image![The pier extensions protect the bridge bearings and add to the aesthetic appeal of the structure in 2008](/i35wbridge/images/pierextensions.jpg)
The pier extensions protect the bridge bearings and add to the aesthetic appeal of the structure (Aug. 20, 2008).
View full-size image![Two 30 foot tall gateway elements being installed in the median of the bridge to mark the crossing of the Mississippi River in 2008](/i35wbridge/images/gateway.jpg)
Two 30 foot tall gateway elements being installed in the median of the bridge to mark the crossing of the Mississippi River (Sept. 8, 2008).
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