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The Golden Gate Bridge, completed in 1937, is a monument of the last century that could be damaged by a strong earthquake. Seismic retrofit construction is underway to make the international icon a strong and flexible structure that can withstand earthquake forces. Work on the southern San Francisco side and parts of the northern Marin County side is already complete in Phases 1 and 2. The current phase, Phase 3A, retrofits the North Anchorage Housing and Pylon N1, including replacement of the sidewalks and roadway deck that forms the roof of the North Anchorage Housing. Phase 3B will retrofit the suspension span of the bridge and the two main towers. The appearance of the bridge will not be altered.
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