Pont de Tarascon-Beaucaire, Road bridge spanning Rhône River between Tarascon and Beaucaire, France
The Pont de Tarascon-Beaucaire is a modern road bridge that spans the Rhône River, connecting two towns on opposite banks. The structure stretches more than 400 meters and rises about 67 meters above the water, with lanes designed to accommodate steady traffic flow.
The bridge was constructed in the late 1990s and opened in 2000 to establish a permanent connection between the two riverbank communities. It became part of the region's modern infrastructure development, replacing earlier provisional crossing methods.
The bridge links two towns that maintain distinct identities on opposite riverbanks. For locals, it serves as more than infrastructure, enabling daily interaction between the communities on either side.
The best time to visit is during daylight hours when traffic patterns are clear and the structure is well-lit by sunlight. The bridge includes walkways for pedestrians, allowing visitors to cross on foot and view the river landscape from above.
The bridge was a significant project for the region as it created the first permanent crossing between the two towns, which previously had only limited connection options. The engineering design had to balance maintaining river navigation while supporting heavy vehicle loads crossing overhead.
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