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Red Gate bridge opens after years of waiting

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The new Red Gate Bridge provides an additional crossing over the Fox River just off Route 31 near St. Charles North High School.

James Fuller | Staff Photographer

The bridge cost $30 million to build. A pedestrian walkway is still under construction beneath the portion of the bridge used by vehicles. The walkway is set to open in April.

James Fuller | Staff Photographer

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St. Charles Mayor Don DeWitte, center, was jointed by aldermen and city officials in cutting the ribbon to officially declare the bridge open to vehicle traffic.

James Fuller | Staff Photographer

Heavy equipment and construction materials remain on the site as work continues.

James Fuller | Staff Photographer

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The long-awaited St. Charles Red Gate bridge opens to vehicular traffic Saturday. State and local officials applauded the bridge as needed relief to traffic congestion. The $30 million bridge has been No. 1 on the radar for the last several years, and talked about for 80 years.
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    • The new Red Gate Bridge provides an additional crossing over the Fox River just off Route 31 near St. Charles North High School.
    • The bridge cost $30 million to build. A pedestrian walkway is still under construction beneath the portion of the bridge used by vehicles. The walkway is set to open in April.
    • St. Charles Mayor Don DeWitte, center, was jointed by aldermen and city officials in cutting the ribbon to officially declare the bridge open to vehicle traffic.
    • Heavy equipment and construction materials remain on the site as work continues.
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