11.   But the one-lane wooden bridge has become unable to handle increased traffic with the West Bank and Israel following peace agreements between the three sides.

12.   Since then, the bridge has become a U.S. landmark and one of the most recognizable symbols of northern California.

13.   The bridge became an issue after the Burmese called a halt to its construction.

14.   The highway to the Subic Bay Freeport, west of Manila, was closed after the bridge became impassable.

15.   The glitch fueled doubts that the Soviet-era bridge would quickly become the much hoped-for gateway for delivering aid to desperate Afghans.

16.   But on Thursday, the bridge became the first to be rebuilt by Ifor and is due to serve primarily as an Ifor supply route.

17.   While the rally was under way the bridge became a stage as tourists and locals alike watched Koreans and other delegates perform traditional dances.

18.   Now the bridge has become a symbol of resistance to the blockade.