Rotundenbrücke, Road and tram bridge in Leopoldstadt, Austria.
The Rotundenbrücke is a road and tram viaduct connecting Mexikoplatz in Leopoldstadt with Donauinsel in Donaustadt across the Danube. The structure carries six traffic lanes for vehicles, tracks for the U6 metro line, footpaths, and cycling lanes.
The original bridge was built between 1872 and 1876 and was named Kronprinz-Rudolph-Brücke, using iron girders to span the river. It was later modified and renamed after a rotunda structure that once stood on the island.
The bridge connects two different districts and is used daily by commuters, cyclists, and walkers crossing between neighborhoods. Its name refers to the former rotunda building on the island that once served as a local landmark.
The best way to access the bridge is via the U6 metro station on the island or via the footpaths from Leopoldstadt. Both ends connect easily to the local road network and are straightforward to reach on foot.
During World War II, Soviet forces prevented German troops from destroying the bridge. This led to it being temporarily known as the Bridge of the Red Army.
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