Obrzyca river overpass, Elevated way in Nowe Miasto, Poznań, Poland.
The Obrzyca river overpass is a 550 meter structure spanning across the Obrzyca valley as part of Bolesława Krzywoustego street with 29 concrete spans supporting the roadway. The construction carries vehicle traffic directly over the valley floor below.
Construction took place from 1974 to 1976, with the official opening on December 29, 1976. The project was part of Poznań's broader infrastructure development during a period of rapid urban growth.
The overpass represents the urban expansion of Poznań in the 1970s when the city modernized its infrastructure to handle growing traffic. It reflects how the city adapted to changing transportation needs during that period.
You can access this structure by traveling along Bolesława Krzywoustego street, which runs directly across the overpass. Regular maintenance work ensures the roadway remains safe and passable for all vehicle traffic.
The Obrzyca river beneath this structure now serves as part of Poznań's stormwater drainage system rather than flowing naturally. What was once a natural waterway has been incorporated into the city's water management infrastructure.
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