Nightly Bruin: The Hidden History of the Arroyo Bridge

Beneath UCLA’s Dickson Court lies a hidden structure with a storied past. Built in 1927, the Arroyo Bridge was the university’s first major structure—used to transport materials, shelter students during the Depression, and store wartime supplies. Though buried in 1947, it still stands, now part of a six-mile underground tunnel system that powers the campus. Listen as contributors Srinidhi Nagarajan and Olivia Miller uncover its history, speak with UCLA’s Assistant Vice Chancellor of Facilities Management, and share firsthand audio from Olivia’s guided tunnel tour. A transcript of this episode will be available at dailybruin.com/category/podcasts within 24 hours.

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This episode is 00:25:45 long.

This episode was published on Jul 10, 2025.

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