Büyük Ikebukuro Köprüsü, Transportation bridge in Ikebukuro district, Tokyo, Japan.
The Büyük Ikebukuro Bridge is a road bridge in Tokio's Ikebukuro district that connects different neighborhoods across a busy traffic corridor. The structure with steel-frame construction accommodates both vehicle lanes and a pedestrian walkway.
The bridge was completed in 2004 and replaced an older structure that regularly caused traffic problems. The new construction removed the limitations of the previous building and significantly improved traffic flow.
The bridge represents Japanese engineering excellence through its rigid-frame construction and efficient design, which accommodates the needs of Tokyo's dense urban environment.
The bridge is easily accessible via several public transportation stations and provides access for both vehicles and pedestrians. Visitors should expect heavy traffic and crowded pedestrian passages during peak hours.
The bridge features specific inclines and structural elements that allow it to maintain stability while supporting substantial daily traffic volumes across its span.
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