Kolbäck Bridge, Cable-stayed road bridge in Umeå, Sweden.
The Kolbäck Bridge consists of two spans: the 530-metre Pylon Bridge over Storån and the 170-metre Lillån Bridge, giving a total length of 700 metres. It was designed by bridge and landscape architect Inger Berglund of Falun and opened on 5 September 2001. Since 2012 it has carried the E4 over the Ume River.
Construction began in the late 1990s and was completed in the early 2000s. The bridge was needed to handle growing traffic between the island and the mainland and to provide a reliable transport connection.
The bridge serves as a daily route for commuters and travelers crossing the region. It has become part of the local landscape and connects different parts of the municipality in a straightforward way.
The bridge is straightforward to cross in all directions and is used by vehicles of all sizes. It offers good sightlines and clear markings that help drivers navigate safely.
The bridge is also known locally as the "ICA Maxi bridge", after the nearby supermarket. It was designed by bridge and landscape architect Inger Berglund of Falun, who also drew the Öresund Bridge's connection to Pepparholm and the Stäket Bridge in Stockholm County.
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