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After eight grueling years, the iconic North Bridge in Edinburgh is finally set to reopen this week—just in time for summer festivals. Though sidewalks are already open and rain slowed final roadwork, the bridge’s full reopening marks the triumphant end of a massive, costly restoration project. Originally budgeted at £12 million after water damage was discovered in 2016, the scope ballooned as hidden issues emerged. Council leader Jane Meagher hailed it as a “complex but worthwhile” achievement, celebrating its return to former glory. During the closure, pedestrians struggled with one-way footpaths, while drivers faced chaotic detours and limited lanes. Even after reopening, work continues beneath the bridge—and a ceremonial time capsule was recently buried, echoing one placed during its original 1894–97 construction.

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