Pont de la Rivière Saint-Étienne

The Pont de la Rivière Saint-Étienne spans 694.5 meters across the Saint-Étienne River, connecting the towns of Saint-Louis and Saint-Pierre with four traffic lanes.

The original bridge from 1993 collapsed during Cyclone Gamede in 2007, leading to the construction of a new structure that opened in June 2013.

The bridge serves as a meeting point for residents of Saint-Louis and Saint-Pierre, strengthening connections between the two communities through improved accessibility.

Each day, approximately 65,000 vehicles cross the bridge, which features dedicated lanes for cars while the older structure accommodates buses and pedestrians.

The bridge's eight reinforced pillars extend up to 36 meters into the ground, incorporating 4,300 tons of steel to support heavy loads and resist cyclonic conditions.

Location: Saint-Louis

Length: 694.5 m

GPS coordinates: -21.29470,55.41690

Latest update: May 31, 2025 21:23