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VIDEO: A ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday ushered in the return of Fairport's lift bridge, closed for repairs since 2019. Story: https://bit.ly/36b8ug9 | 13 WHAM ABC

Last Lifts of the Lift Bridge: The iconic 1914 Fairport Lift Bridge, spanning the Erie Canal, closes tomorrow at 7:00am and will remain closed for more than a year as a major rehabilitation commences. Today marked the final day of lifts for boating traffic, the bridge will remain in the “Up” position during the project—boat traffic will be unaffected. On the second lift of the day (featured here), four boats passed through—a rarity. Enjoy the sights and sounds of this historic bridge in action.

Low Bridge, Everybody Down: Fairport Canal Days is underway along the Erie Canal here in WNY as the Colonial Belle passes underneath the iconic 1914 Lift Bridge. The bridge crosses the canal at a 32 degree angle with the south end higher than the north, no bridge like it in the world. Great to see so many boats using the canal—-201 years after ground was broke to build this fantastic waterway. | John Kucko Digital

Back in Business: The 1914 Fairport Lift Bridge has finally reopened after 22 months of undergoing a major rehabilitation. At 11:45am the bridge opened to allow vehicles to pass over the Erie Canal—the span had been in the “up” position for the duration of the project. This bridge is not only one of the most unique along this historic waterway, but in the world. It’s one of the only bridges built on a bias—the south end is higher than the north end. | John Kucko Digital

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