Millau, France
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The most incredible design and construction I have ever seen (from a civil engineer)
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most amazing viaduc nice bridge
A must see of modern engineering truly graceful.
Great viaduct, I feel great when I ride on it
I have been twice and the overview is absolutely amazing !
A sublime cable-stayed bridge, built in response to the problem of modern traffic congestion. Until the opening of the Millau Viaduct in 2004, vacation traffic from Paris south to the Riviera and Spain caused regular congestion in the narrow Tarn valley near Millau in southern France. The first plans for a bridge to bypass the town were discussed in 1987, and four possible routes were surveyed. Each presented its own technical, geological, or environmental problems, but in 1991, the decision was made to build a viaduct over the River Tarn to the west of Millau. French–British cooperation. The resulting 8,200 ft (2,500 m) bridge, designed by British architect Norman Foster and French structural engineer Michel Virlogeux, stands more than 660 ft (200 m) above the river below. The deck on which the vehicles run is a lightweight steel structure that was prefabricated and then assembled on site. It is shaped like an inverted trapezoidal box that is cambered (sloped) on each side. Built at a total cost of 442 million, the bridge was inaugurated on December 14, 2004, and opened for traffic 2 days later.
Spectacular. Well worth taking a day out to see it. Be sure to stop at the viewing centre at the North end of the bridge. Also be sure to drive both over and under the bridge. There's no pedestrian access to the bridge. Yes, it can be crossed by motorcycle, but be prepared for some gusts.
Outstandingly and cutting edge architecture that takes your breath away with its presence.
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