The floating bridge connecting Venice's historic center from Fondamente Nove to the island of San Michele, which houses the magnificent cemetery, reopened recently. This is a popular Venetian ritual for remembering those who have passed away. The bridge, which is over 400 meters long and 15 meters wide, is made up of modules similar to those used for the Redeemer's votive bridge, which opens every year on the third Sunday in July. The bridge will remain open to pedestrians until Sunday, November 9th. "The bridge to the cemetery," Mayor Brugnaro underscored, "has a significance that extends beyond early November: it is a tribute to our deceased, to the memory of loved ones and those we care about, and, at the same time, it serves as a reminder of the significance of humility and the courage to 'do things'. It is one more bridge than the 400-plus bridges in the city, a symbol of humanity's capacity to unite what is divided". During the opening period, the Local Police may impose one-way systems or temporary access restrictions to ensure the safety of visitors in the event of heavy traffic or adverse weather conditions, such as high water levels exceeding 115 cm or strong winds. During the inaugural ceremony on the island of Sam Michele, Mayor Michele Brugnaro paid tribute to the tomb of Valeria Solesin, a Venetian student who was killed in the terrorist attack at the Bataclan in Paris, whose tenth anniversary falls on November 13.