Lille Langebro, Double swing bridge in Inner Harbour, Copenhagen, Denmark
Lille Langebro is a swing bridge over Copenhagen's Inner Harbour, connecting the city centre to the Islands Brygge neighbourhood on the other side of the water. The bridge has two movable spans that rotate open to let boats pass through.
The bridge opened in July 2019, adding a new crossing to Copenhagen's growing network of harbour bridges for pedestrians and cyclists. It was designed to meet increasing demand for car-free routes across the Inner Harbour.
The structure reflects Copenhagen's dedication to sustainable transportation, providing separate lanes for cyclists and pedestrians to cross between Zealand and Amager islands.
The bridge opens for passing boats when needed, so there may be short waits at busy times on the water. Signals and barriers are in place to let pedestrians and cyclists know when to stop and when to cross.
The bridge carries separate lanes for pedestrians and cyclists, making it part of a network that allows people to travel long distances along the harbour entirely without a car. The route it connects is used daily by commuters, not just people out for a walk.
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