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The northern terminus of the Akashi Strait Bridge in Terumi ward, southern Kobe, Hyogo prefecture, west-central Japan. The bridge spans the Akashi Strait and links Awaji Island to Honshu.
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Falling ice forces a third day of Mackinac Bridge closures • Apr. 3, 2025, 6:51 AM ET (CBS)
Mackinac Bridge closes again because of ice falling from bridge • Apr. 2, 2025, 6:50 AM ET (CBS)
Mackinac Bridge closes again because of ice falling from the structure • Apr. 2, 2025, 1:48 AM ET (CBS)
Mackinac Bridge temporarily closes due to falling ice • Mar. 31, 2025, 2:24 PM ET (CBS)

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The northern terminus of the Akashi Strait Bridge in Terumi ward, southern Kobe, Hyogo prefecture, west-central Japan. The bridge spans the Akashi Strait and links Awaji Island to Honshu.
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