The new bridge over the Soochow Creek at Szechuen Road was thrown open to vehicular traffic on Wednesday. Our readers will remember that a week ago we alluded to the completion of this structure. After having been closed since April 4, 1921, the formal opening took place at 10.30 am, on Wednesday whea Mr. H. G. Simms, chairman of the Shanghai Municipal Council, driving over the bridge from north to south, broke a ribbon' which had been strung across the structure. There were also present Mr. W. P. Lambe, Mr. A. B. Lowson, Mr. V. G. Lyman, chairman of the Works Committee; Mr. N. O. Liddell, Se-secretary of the Council and_ Commissioner General; Mr. C. Harpur, Commissioner of Public Works; Mr. K. J. McKuen, Commissioner of Police; and Mr. M. O. Springfield, Assistant, Commissioner Police in charge of the Traffic Department.
The carriage way is now completed but the foot-path is not quite ready yet. It was, however, decided to throw the bridge open so that the carriage way could be used. The lighting arrangements are only temporary, but it is expected that the whole work will be completed in a week or so,
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