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Newell Bridge gets fond farewell as replacement begins

After more than a century of distinguished public service, the narrow span that connects Palo Alto and East Palo Alto at Newell Road is getting replaced with a larger bridge. Leaders from both cities on Thursday celebrated the 1911 bridge, as construction ...

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After more than a century of distinguished public service, the narrow span that connects Palo Alto and East Palo Alto at Newell Road is getting replaced with a larger bridge. Leaders from both cities on Thursday celebrated the 1911 bridge, as construction ...

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According to Palo Alto Online’s source item, Newell Bridge gets fond farewell as replacement begins, After more than a century of distinguished public service, the narrow span that connects Palo Alto and East Palo Alto at Newell Road is getting replaced with a larger bridge. Leaders from both cities on Thursday celebrated the 1911 bridge, as construction crews prepared to take it down.

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