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traffic and improved pedestrian and cyclist crossings. Roadway and trail links north and south of the bridge were partially complete, and the pedestrian access and all lanes opened on
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677:Ivany, Kathryn (2004).
608:"New Walterdale Bridge"
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547:(September 7, 2016).
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818:October 19,
787:Global News
733:Global News
626:Google Docs
443:John Walter
413:across the
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222:Coordinates
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42:Coordinates
874:Categories
768:2403917139
688:0889952981
582:References
447:Walterdale
264:105 Street
232:53°31′43″N
174:Statistics
84:105 Street
52:53°31′43″N
712:April 25,
631:August 8,
458:sidewalks
318:Named for
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764:ProQuest
565:See also
433:-decked
395:Location
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189:Location
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622:"AAWDT"
484:Gallery
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366:History
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260:Carries
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