Senators, mayors and other local government officials gathered in Hoboken yesterday to unveil the replacement of the city's 106-year-old bridge.

The 14th Street Viaduct, which connects Hoboken to Union City and the Jersey City Heights, underwent a three-year, $54 million renovation project that came to a close yesterday when the bridge became fully operational at 5 p.m.

"This particular viaduct is a major artery through the communities," said Sen. Bob Menendez.

During the replacement project, the south side of the old bridge was completely demolished and rebuilt while the other side continued to carry traffic before it too was demolished and replaced.

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