Hisingsbron
Bridge nameHisingsbron
CrossesGöta älv
LocaleGothenburg, Sweden
DesignVertical-lift bridge
Length440 m (1,440 ft)[1]
Width40 m (130 ft)[1]
Height12 m (39 ft)[1]
Begin2017[2]
Complete2021[2]
Open9 May 2021[2]
Inaugurated5 September 2021[3]
PrecededGötaälvbron
Coordinates57.71489593133648°N 11.967886815955394°E

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,[2] and was inaugurated on 5 September 2021 by King Carl XVI Gustaf.[4]

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.