Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge
Dedicated in 2002, the Zakim Bridge (as it's locally known) is the crown jewel of Boston's legendary Big Dig construction project. At 1,432 feet, it is one of the widest cable-stayed hybrid bridges ever built, and it is the first to use an asymmetrical design. Over the last 20 years, the Zakim has become an iconic part of Boston's skyline, especially at night when it is illuminated in different colors. The bridge's full name honors Leonard P. Zakim, a Boston area leader and civil rights activist, and the Battle of Bunker Hill.
