Patrick S. O'Donnell notes: "This suspension bridge was built in the months following the destruction by cold lava due to the eruption of Mount Semeru on December 4, 2021 of both a 1998 concrete arch bridge in use at the time, and the 1925-1930 era deck truss bridge that had been bypassed by the concrete arch bridge, but left open to pedestrians. That deck truss bridge had been destroyed in 1947 as a result of war, then rebuilt in 1952."
Facebook. Image of construction progress. Translated caption: "Walking test across the Gladak Perak Suspension Bridge in Lumajang." Posted April 15, 2022.
Google Maps. Image of the arch and deck truss bridges prior to their destruction and construction of the suspension bridge. It was a popular spot for photos.
Google Maps. Image of the bridge and the new adjacent truss bridge. Dated May 2023.
Google Maps. Image of the bridge. Dated November 2023.
X (Twitter). Several images of construction progress. Posted April 8, 2022.
X (Twitter). Images of the completed bridge to-be-opened in a few days. Posted April 19, 2022.
X (Twitter). Images of the grand opening of the bridge. Posted April 23, 2022.
X (Twitter). Image of another volcanic eruption impacting, but not destroying, the bridge. Translated caption: "The Perak Gladak Bridge, which was starting to be built, has now been hit by the eruption of Mount Semeru again." Posted December 4, 2022.
X (Twitter). Images of the aftermath of the December eruption. Posted December 8, 2022.
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