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692:"New York And Vermont Announce Crown Point Bridge Panel"
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861:"N.Y., Vt. Say Crown Point Bridge Has To Be Demolished"
938:Nearing, Brian; Nelson, Paul (December 28, 2009).
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659:"New York and Vermont Get New Toll-Free Bridge"
834:"Lake Champlain Bridge Project – News/Updates"
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778:"Vital bridge at Crown Point closed"
776:McKinstry, Lohr (October 17, 2009).
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18:Lake Champlain Bridge (2011–present)
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604:"Champlain Bridge Opened With Fete"
578:"Lake Champlain Bridge set to open"
576:Waldman, Scott (November 6, 2011).
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859:Sneyd, Ross (November 9, 2009).
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