Construction Completes on Record-Breaking Bridge the Length of 100 Buses
Finland has opened the Kruunuvuori Bridge in Helsinki, the world's longest bridge dedicated exclusively to trams, pedestrians, and cyclists, spanning 1,200 meters. The bridge connects the city center with the island of Laajasalo and serves as a centerpiece of the Kruunusillat infrastructure program aimed at promoting sustainable urban growth. Designed by Knight Architects, the structure features a 135-meter-tall diamond-shaped pylon and was built to withstand harsh coastal weather with a lifespan of up to 200 years.
- ▪The Kruunuvuori Bridge is 1,200 meters long, making it the world's longest bridge solely for trams, pedestrians, and cyclists.
- ▪The bridge features a 135-meter-high diamond-shaped concrete pylon, the tallest bridge structure in Finland.
- ▪Private cars are not allowed on the bridge, which was intentionally designed to promote low-carbon transportation.
- ▪The bridge's stay cables are engineered to remain in slight motion to prevent ice accumulation in Finland's harsh winter conditions.
- ▪Kruunuvuori Bridge has a design life of up to 200 years, reflecting Helsinki’s long-term urban development strategy.
- ▪The bridge is part of the larger Kruunusillat program connecting Helsinki’s mainland to Laajasalo Island.
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By Soo KimLife and Trends ReporterShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Finland has officially opened the world’s longest bridge dedicated to trams, pedestrians, and cyclists—the Kruunuvuori Bridge in Helsinki, the Finnish capital.Known locally as Kruunuvuorensilta, the 1,200-meter (around 3,937 feet) long structure was unveiled last week after 13 years of "designing, refining, and anticipating," Tom Osborne, director of Knight Architects, the architect behind the bridge, told Newsweek.A spokesperson for Knight Architects told Newsweek that Kruunuvuorensilta is the “world's longest bridge dedicated exclusively to trams, pedestrians and cyclists.” The bridge is…
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