Queen Sofia Bridge, Road bridge crossing Guadalquivir River in Seville, Spain
Queen Sofia Bridge spans the Guadalquivir River with four lanes of traffic running in an east-west direction through central Seville. It connects the Los Remedios neighborhood with southern areas and the Aljarafe region beyond the city.
The bridge opened in 1991 to prepare the city for the 1992 World Exposition and reduce traffic congestion. It was built because an existing crossing could no longer handle the growing volume of vehicles.
The bridge is named after a Spanish queen and marks a moment when the city transformed itself into a modern metropolis. It shows how Seville looked to improve its connections and ease the flow of daily life for its residents.
The bridge is easy to reach from downtown and connects both sides of the river without detours. Traffic flows here constantly, especially during morning and evening rush times.
The bridge was redesigned after opening by narrowing the shoulders to fit four lanes instead of three. This change shows how cities adjust infrastructure after the fact to match real-world traffic needs.
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