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Broadway Bridge crosses the Halifax River near the
famed speedway, linking the downtown to the beaches. The design was
developed in community design charettes led by Linda Figg.
Participants voted on a theme of "Timeless Ecology" which was
manifested in many ways; the most unique are the glass tile mosaics
depicting wildlife native to the area. Piers are wrapped in mosaics
of dolphins and manatees, seahorses and crabs, representing the sea
life in the Halifax River. As pedestrians cross the bridge, they
experience 18 different wildlife mosaics, one at each of the span
segments, approximately 262’ apart. The handrail is unique
and carries a wave pattern, also found on the pier mosaics.
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