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Świętokrzyski Bridge
Most Świętokrzyski from the left bank of the riverCarries Vehicles Crosses Vistula River Locale Warsaw, Poland Maintained by Trasa Świętokrzyska Sp. z o.o. Total length 479 metres (1,572 ft) Width 30 metres (98 ft) Construction begin 5 October 1998 Construction end 5 October 2000 Opened 6 October 2000 Coordinates 52°14′31″N 21°02′06″E / 52.24194°N 21.035°ECoordinates: 52°14′31″N 21°02′06″E / 52.24194°N 21.035°E Most Świętokrzyski (English: Holy Cross Bridge) is a bridge over the Vistula river in Warsaw, Poland linking Powiśle neighbourhood with Praga Północ district.
It is a cable-stayed bridge, 479 m long, with two lanes for vehicles, a pavement and a cycle path each way. The single tower, 90 m high, located on the right (eastern) river bank, has 48 cables attached supporting the deck. Near the left (western) bank the bridge is supported by two piers. The bridge was opened on 6 October 2000 after two years' construction.
The bridge's name comes from Świętokrzyska Street, which forms part of the access route from the city centre.
Gallery
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Warsaw Siren in front of the bridge
External links
Media related to Świętokrzyski Bridge at Wikimedia Commons
See also
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