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New Gateway Bridge opens to the public

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The second Gateway Bridge opens to foot traffic as 170,000 people grab an opportunity to get their first close view of the structure on Community Day.

The new Gateway Bridge opens to an estimated 170,000 members of the public.

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The new Gateway Bridge opens to an estimated 170,000 members of the public.Credit:Matt Hayes

The new Gateway Bridge opens to an estimated 170,000 members of the public.

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The new Gateway Bridge opens to an estimated 170,000 members of the public.Credit:Matt Hayes

Thousands of people grab the historic opportunity to walk the new Gateway Bridge.

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Thousands of people grab the historic opportunity to walk the new Gateway Bridge.Credit:Amelia Bentley

Everton Park grandmother Elsie Jackson, McDowall's Amanda and Sue Keegan and Sue Jackson of Everton Park.

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Everton Park grandmother Elsie Jackson, McDowall's Amanda and Sue Keegan and Sue Jackson of Everton Park.Credit:Amelia Bentley

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Scott McKenzie with 11-week-old son Sebestyen, along with Sammie and Emma McKenzie and their cardboard box-crafted "first vehicle on the new Gateway" complete with bumper sticker.

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Scott McKenzie with 11-week-old son Sebestyen, along with Sammie and Emma McKenzie and their cardboard box-crafted "first vehicle on the new Gateway" complete with bumper sticker.Credit:Amelia Bentley

SES volunteers Clyde Anderson and Matthew Graham.

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SES volunteers Clyde Anderson and Matthew Graham.Credit:Amelia Bentley

Tracey Praski with baby Isabella and Sheri Johnson.

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Tracey Praski with baby Isabella and Sheri Johnson.Credit:Amelia Bentley

Kiera, Debbie and Pierce Kusters enjoy ice cream on the bridge.

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Kiera, Debbie and Pierce Kusters enjoy ice cream on the bridge.Credit:Amelia Bentley

Johnny The Jester with carpet snake Luna.

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Johnny The Jester with carpet snake Luna.Credit:Amelia Bentley

Enjoying fish and chips on the bridge are Denise Munns, Henny Santa and Gwendolyn Ungerer.

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Enjoying fish and chips on the bridge are Denise Munns, Henny Santa and Gwendolyn Ungerer.Credit:Amelia Bentley

Ormiston family Dan Scott and Aline Barnett with children Georgia and Aidan.

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Ormiston family Dan Scott and Aline Barnett with children Georgia and Aidan.Credit:Amelia Bentley

The building of the second Gateway Bridge.

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The building of the second Gateway Bridge.Credit:Glenn Hunt

The building of the second Gateway Bridge.

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The building of the second Gateway Bridge.Credit:Rob Homer

The building of the second Gateway Bridge.

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The building of the second Gateway Bridge.Credit:Rob Homer

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The building of the second Gateway Bridge.

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The building of the second Gateway Bridge.Credit:Rob Homer

The building of the second Gateway Bridge.

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The building of the second Gateway Bridge.Credit:Rob Homer

The building of the second Gateway Bridge.

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The building of the second Gateway Bridge.Credit:

The building of the second Gateway Bridge.

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The building of the second Gateway Bridge.Credit:Rob Homer

The building of the second Gateway Bridge.

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The building of the second Gateway Bridge.Credit:Rob Homer

The building of the second Gateway Bridge.

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The building of the second Gateway Bridge.Credit:Glenn Hunt

Original URL: https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/national/queensland/new-gateway-bridge-opens-to-the-public-20091029-hn51.html