A dramatic pedestrian bridge under construction across Tempe Town Lake will soon connect the shores of the 220-acre lake's west end near the Tempe Center for the Arts. The 912-ft-long bridge will open to foot traffic in late August.

Built mostly with federal money, the approximately $7-million tied-arch bridge is 12 ft wide, with the deck widening to 14 ft at the abutments. Arches are 34 ft high, supporting 32 metal suspension cables ranging from 26 to 43 ft long.

“This is another iconic bridge over Tempe Town Lake,” says Jeff Kulaga, assistant city manager. “It joins the two Mill Avenue Bridges, the light rail bridge and the trestle railroad bridge.” It will allow people to make a circular stroll around the lake and will provide a new route for the many charity walks held at Tempe Beach Park, he adds...

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