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Originally published December 15, 2007 at 12:00 AM | Page modified December 15, 2007 at 2:59 AM

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Another bridge crossed in park's makeover project

A footbridge was installed Friday to link two sides of Lake Union Park, as part of several projects meant to revamp the public space. The 188-foot bridge, made...

A footbridge was installed Friday to link two sides of Lake Union Park, as part of several projects meant to revamp the public space.

The 188-foot bridge, made of steel, wood and stainless-steel cables, is expected to open to pedestrians at the south edge of the lake in January, Seattle Parks Foundation said.

The bridge, built with a half-million dollars from Safeco Insurance Foundation, will let pedestrians cross from the Westlake Avenue side to the rest of the 12-acre park.

"The bridge is really a key part that ties those two parts together," said Parks Foundation spokesman Todd Burley.

Other work in the $30 million park makeover includes fixing an old sea wall and adding terraced steps, a boardwalk and pathways.

The waterfront park renovations are slated to be done by 2010.

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