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Originally constructed in 1993, at that time the bridge was the first river crossing built in the city for more than a century, and its distinctive sweeping design has since become a much-loved riverside feature. Picture shows the bridge being winched into place during construction. Credit Yorkshire Design Group.

Originally constructed in 1993, at that time the bridge was the first river crossing built in the city for more than a century, and its distinctive sweeping design has since become a much-loved riverside feature. Picture shows the bridge being winched into place during construction. Credit Yorkshire Design Group.

Originally constructed in 1993, at that time the bridge was the first river crossing built in the city for more than a century, and its distinctive sweeping design has since become a much-loved riverside feature. Picture shows the bridge being winched into place during construction. Credit Yorkshire Design Group.

This week, Colin Harris, the bridge’s original designer, visited the site to get an up-close look at their work and reminisce about his role in bringing the project to life. Colin (right) was joined by Paul Ellison, Paul Ellison co-chair of the Quality Spaces and Places and Leeds Waterfront Group, who have supported the project.

This week, Colin Harris, the bridge’s original designer, visited the site to get an up-close look at their work and reminisce about his role in bringing the project to life. Colin (left) was joined by Paul Ellison, Paul Ellison co-chair of the Quality Spaces and Places and Leeds Waterfront Group, who have supported the project.

This week, Colin Harris, the bridge’s original designer, visited the site to get an up-close look at their work and reminisce about his role in bringing the project to life. Colin (right) was joined by Paul Ellison, Paul Ellison co-chair of the Quality Spaces and Places and Leeds Waterfront Group, who have supported the project.

This week, Colin Harris, the bridge’s original designer, visited the site to get an up-close look at their work and reminisce about his role in bringing the project to life. Colin (left) was joined by Paul Ellison, Paul Ellison co-chair of the Quality Spaces and Places and Leeds Waterfront Group, who have supported the project.

This week, Colin Harris, the bridge’s original designer, visited the site to get an up-close look at their work and reminisce about his role in bringing the project to life. Colin (left) was joined by Paul Ellison, Paul Ellison co-chair of the Quality Spaces and Places and Leeds Waterfront Group, who have supported the project.

This week, Colin Harris, the bridge’s original designer, visited the site to get an up-close look at their work and reminisce about his role in bringing the project to life. Colin (left) was joined by Paul Ellison, Paul Ellison co-chair of the Quality Spaces and Places and Leeds Waterfront Group, who have supported the project.