Last night was the illumination gala for the new (recently named) Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge. The bridge links trails between Council Bluffs, IA and Omaha, NE.
After several days of rain, the evening ended up clear and pleasant. As the sun was setting, the nearly full moon rose behind the bridge.
The bridge lighting ceremony was held at Lewis & Clark Landing (Omaha side of the river). The evening started with a free blues concert. Bridge illumination and fireworks capped the night.
I had not seen the bridge from the Omaha side until last evening. The bridge, lighting - and of course the fireworks, was impressive.
You cannot walk or ride your bike over the bridge yet. The opening of the bridge takes place on Sunday, September 28th. Those festivities will be held on the Council Bluffs side of the river - at Playland Park.
Opening festival starts noon. The bridge opens at 1pm. Now, who gets to be the first rider/walker across the bridge?
NEW (9/18): Check out my web site page - photos of construction and lighting of the bridge.
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