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Circular Bridge Built To Slow Down Drivers So That They Would Enjoy The View
The end of 2015 saw the completion of a round bridge that stretches across Laguna Garzón between the cities of Rocha and Maldonado on the southern coast of Uruguay. Designed by Rafael Viñoly, the bridge took 12 months to complete, and replaces a traditional raft crossing while encouraging drivers to enjoy the view.
“The concept of the Puente Laguna Garzon was to transform a traditional vehicular crossing into an event that reduces the speed of the cars, to provide an opportunity to enjoy panoramic views to an amazing landscape, and at the same time create a pedestrian place in the centre,” said Viñoly.
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LeonardasRimkus 8 years ago
As a driver - I really doubt I'd have time to enjoy scenery while driving on it...
YvonneBernal 8 years ago
"a pedestrian place in the centre,” - ??? What pedestrian would want to stand in the middle of a bridge with cars whose drivers are "enjoying the view". I'll stick to the shore where I can feel the water and not have to worry about cars driving within a few feet of me. Gotta wonder who approved this creation.
Steven Thomas Ganz 8 years ago
Was thinking the same thing if the pedestrian walk was on the outer rim of the bridge I'd think it more interesting walk.
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NataliaVera 8 years ago
No one seems to notice that Laguna Garzon is a PROTECTED AREA, which is why there was a raft in the first place, because car engines would scare the birds. This is a way to catch up with the tourists that visit the area in growing numbers, it is not stupid at all. This is a road used mainly in the summer, and people do make a lot of sightseeing along the coastline, since most people go on holidays driving with their family and friends. Atte. someone who lives in Uruguay and visits Laguna Garzon every summer.
Arty 8 years ago
so you are telling us it's a protected area and they built "this" to have allow more tourist to visit? Makes total sense...or not...
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LeonardasRimkus 8 years ago
As a driver - I really doubt I'd have time to enjoy scenery while driving on it...
YvonneBernal 8 years ago
"a pedestrian place in the centre,” - ??? What pedestrian would want to stand in the middle of a bridge with cars whose drivers are "enjoying the view". I'll stick to the shore where I can feel the water and not have to worry about cars driving within a few feet of me. Gotta wonder who approved this creation.
Steven Thomas Ganz 8 years ago
Was thinking the same thing if the pedestrian walk was on the outer rim of the bridge I'd think it more interesting walk.
Load More Replies... NataliaVera 8 years ago
No one seems to notice that Laguna Garzon is a PROTECTED AREA, which is why there was a raft in the first place, because car engines would scare the birds. This is a way to catch up with the tourists that visit the area in growing numbers, it is not stupid at all. This is a road used mainly in the summer, and people do make a lot of sightseeing along the coastline, since most people go on holidays driving with their family and friends. Atte. someone who lives in Uruguay and visits Laguna Garzon every summer.
Arty 8 years ago
so you are telling us it's a protected area and they built "this" to have allow more tourist to visit? Makes total sense...or not...
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