Hisingsbron
Bridge in Gothenburg, Sweden / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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]
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Hisingsbron | |
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Coordinates | 57.71489593133648°N 11.967886815955394°E / 57.71489593133648; 11.967886815955394 |
Crosses | Göta älv |
Locale | Gothenburg, Sweden |
Preceded by | Götaälvbron |
Characteristics | |
Design | Vertical-lift bridge |
Total length | 440 m (1,440 ft)[1] |
Width | 40 m (130 ft)[1] |
Height | 12 m (39 ft)[1] |
History | |
Construction start | 2017[2] |
Construction end | 2021[2] |
Opened | 9 May 2021[2] |
Inaugurated | 5 September 2021[3] |
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