In Miami, the most “complex bridge in the world,” has passed the midway point of completion, with 3 of its 6 magical arches now firmly in place.

Known as “The Fountain Bridge,” the arches are inspired by streams of water the lead developer saw in a Barcelona fountain. It will sit on I-395 and be lit with LED lights to represent the colorful life and heritage of the city of Miami.

Though its completion will add a rapturous feature to the city’s skyline, the expected completion date has already been extended 5 years past its original, 5-year timeline, owing not only to the massive work going on simultaneously on I-395 and nearby interchanges the bridge will connect, but also to the fountain design itself.

Engineering News Record spoke with project leads about the bridge, who said that it

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