Calatrava bridges in Haarlemmermeer

Three cable-stayed bridges named Lyre, Harp, and Lute cross the Hoofdvaart Canal, each featuring distinct steel pylons and geometric configurations.

The bridges, completed in 2004, emerged from a municipal development program addressing the need for infrastructure to support 17,000 new residential units.

Local residents gave musical instrument names to the bridges, reflecting their artistic forms and creating a harmonious connection with the community.

The structures facilitate pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicle movement between residential areas, connecting Hoofddorp and Nieuw-Vennep with the A4 motorway.

Each bridge displays a spindle-shaped pylon that varies from vertical to inclined positions, with the Harp bridge featuring an 82-meter-long central mast.

Location: Haarlemmermeer

Architects: Santiago Calatrava

Part of: list of bridges by Santiago Calatrava

GPS coordinates: 52.28397,4.66164

Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:58