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The Pulaski Skyway, an iconic elevated highway in New Jersey, was opened in 1932 as a critical component of the route linking Jersey City and Newark. Named after Revolutionary War hero General Casimir Pulaski, this 3.5milelong structure was designed to alleviate traffic congestion and facilitate industrial growth in the burgeoning port cities. Constructed during the Great Depression, the Skyway featured innovative engineering with its cantilever truss design and was celebrated as a marvel of modern infrastructure. Over the decades, it became both a vital transportation artery and a notorious traffic bottleneck, leading to extensive rehabilitation efforts in the 21st century to address its aging infrastructure while preserving its historic significance.



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