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Bridge in Gothenburg, Sweden
Hisingsbron
Coordinates57°42′54″N 11°58′04″E / 57.71489593133648°N 11.967886815955394°E / 57.71489593133648; 11.967886815955394
CrossesGöta älv
LocaleGothenburg, Sweden
Preceded byGötaälvbron
Characteristics
DesignVertical-lift bridge
Total length440 m (1,440 ft)
Width40 m (130 ft)
Height12 m (39 ft)
History
Construction start2017
Construction end2021
Opened9 May 2021
Inaugurated5 September 2021
Location

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, and was inaugurated on 5 September 2021 by King Carl XVI Gustaf.

Hisingsbron raised to let tall boats pass under it

References

  1. ^ "Hisingsbron". stadsutveckling.goteborg.se. ]. Archived from the original on 7 May 2021. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
  2. ^ "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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