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This Amazing Bridge Turns Into An Underwater Tunnel Connecting Denmark And Sweden
This unique roadway connects the Danish capital of Copenhagen to the Swedish city of Malmö. The Øresund, designed by the Danish architect George K.S. Rotne, was opened on July 1, 2000. The bridge stretches about 8km before transitioning through an artificial island into a 4km tunnel under the Flint Channel.
The site is interesting both biologically and architecturally: the Lund’s Botanical Association has identified more than 500 different species of plants on the island, which was constructed from material dredged from the seabed. Most of the concrete tunnel was cast on land and towed out to the location.
More info: oresundbron.com (h/t: demilked, twistedsifter)
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CassieWilliams 9 years ago
Upon first glance and having been on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Tunnel (which is 37km long compared to the Øresund Bridge's 12km), it's easy to think of the Øresund Bridge as no big deal, but the bridge is a double-decker with trains running the lower level and is high enough in places for boats to pass underneath. They're both pretty impressive in their own right. Also, I'm completely uncomfortable on either one.
GabriellaLengyel 9 years ago
Yes, the bridge is impressive and it too provide a convenient time-saver way for people who work in and commute to the other country on daily basis.
CassieWilliams 9 years ago
Upon first glance and having been on the Chesapeake Bay Bridge - Tunnel (which is 37km long compared to the Øresund Bridge's 12km), it's easy to think of the Øresund Bridge as no big deal, but the bridge is a double-decker with trains running the lower level and is high enough in places for boats to pass underneath. They're both pretty impressive in their own right. Also, I'm completely uncomfortable on either one.
GabriellaLengyel 9 years ago
Yes, the bridge is impressive and it too provide a convenient time-saver way for people who work in and commute to the other country on daily basis.
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