| Hans Wilsdorf Bridge | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Coordinates | 46°11′43″N 6°08′10″E / 46.1952°N 6.1361°E / 46.1952; 6.1361 |
| Carries | 2 lanes and sidewalks |
| Crosses | Arve river |
| Other name(s) | Pont Hans-Wilsdorf |
| Named for | Hans Wilsdorf |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 85.4 metres (280 ft) |
| Width | 15.5 metres (51 ft) |
| Longest span | 85.4 metres (280 ft) |
| No. of spans | 1 |
| Piers in water | 0 |
| History | |
| Architect | Brodbeck and Roulet |
| Construction start | 2009 |
| Construction end | 2012 |
| Opened | 2012 |
| Replaces | Pont Vernets |
| Location | |
The Hans Wilsdorf Bridge (French: Pont Hans-Wilsdorf) is a bridge in Geneva, Switzerland.
History
In 1962, a temporary bridge was built by the military across the Arve which would later be replaced by the Hans Wilsdorf Bridge. Construction began in 2009 and was completed in 2012. The bridge opened on 30 August 2012.
See also
References
- "Hans Wilsdorf Bridge". Archive.org copy of Architecture Scope article. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
- "Hans Wilsdorf Bridge - Geneva, Switzerland". Nemetschek. Archived from the original on 12 April 2015. Retrieved 11 April 2015.
- "Le pont Hans-Wilsdorf a été inauguré à Genève". RTS. Retrieved 16 April 2015
- "Le pont Hans-Wilsdorf est ouvert à la circulation" Tribune de Geneva, 30 August 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2015
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