Hisingsbron

Bridge in Gothenburg, Sweden
57°42′54″N 11°58′04″E / 57.71489593133648°N 11.967886815955394°E / 57.71489593133648; 11.967886815955394CrossesGöta älvLocaleGothenburg, SwedenPreceded byGötaälvbronCharacteristicsDesignVertical-lift bridgeTotal length440 m (1,440 ft)[1]Width40 m (130 ft)[1]Height12 m (39 ft)[1]HistoryConstruction start2017[2]Construction end2021[2]Opened9 May 2021[2]Inaugurated5 September 2021[3]LocationMap

Hisingsbron (the Hisingen Bridge) is a vertical-lift bridge in central Gothenburg, Sweden, connecting the island of Hisingen to the mainland. The bridge was constructed between 2017 and 2021, replacing the Götaälvbro,[2] and was inaugurated on 5 September 2021 by King Carl XVI Gustaf.[4]

Hisingsbron raised to let tall boats pass under it

References

  1. ^ a b c "Hisingsbron". stadsutveckling.goteborg.se. ]. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  2. ^ a b c d "Hisingsbron Timeline". stadsutveckling.goteborg.se. ]. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  3. ^ "The King opens the Hisingsbron Bridge in Gothenburg". Swedish Royal Court. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
  4. ^ "The King opens the Hisingsbron Bridge in Gothenburg". Swedish Royal Court. Retrieved 2022-04-04.
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