A Pinnacle Moment Achieved in the Construction
of the New Cable-stayed Bridge
On Friday, July 28, 2000, a Kiewit construction team hoisted the "pyramid cap" to the top the south tower of the cable-stayed bridge. The bridge towers were designed to reflect the nearby Bunker Hill Monument.

This marks the official halfway point of the construction of the cable-stayed bridge. The bridge deck now spans half-way across the Charles River Basin. See the six photos below, taken from on top of the Fleet Center.
"Pyramid cap".

"Pyramid cap".

South tower with Bunker Hill Monument in the background on right.

Crane operator.

The Bunker Hill Monument in Charlestown.

Learn more about the cable-stayed bridge in our charles river bridges section.

Also, click to learn more about the Bunker Hill Monument and its history. You will find out when and how to visit the exhibits, and even how you can climb the 221-foot granite obelisk.



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