Pont y Werin, Pedestrian bridge in Cardiff Bay, United Kingdom.
The 140-meter steel bridge spans across the River Ely, connecting Cardiff International Sports Village with the seaside town of Penarth.
The construction of the £4.5 million bridge commenced in summer 2009 and required Britain's largest crane to position four spans weighing up to 46 tonnes.
The bridge features portrait benches with steel sculptures of local sports figures, including Paralympic champion Dame Tanni Grey-Thompson and Olympic cyclist Nicole Cooke.
The bridge includes a 20-meter-wide lifting section that opens to allow river vessels passage while maintaining continuous access for pedestrians and cyclists.
The structure completes a 6.5-mile circular route around Cardiff Bay, transforming the former industrial harbor into a recreational destination.
Location: Cardiff
Inception: July 14, 2010
Official opening: July 14, 2010
Length: 140 m
GPS coordinates: 51.44770,-3.18640
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:43
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