The bridge from New Tristram to the Weeping Hollow was modified in a patch shortly after release, to include entrance and exit portals. Prior to this change the bridge was a straight walkway which monsters could pass through and enter town.

This allowed for some cool gameplay mechanics, and when players first crossed it there were always a group of five Scavengers rushing up to attack, but once players began abusing this trick and luring boss monsters into town where they could kill new players just entering the game, the change had to be made.