Atlantic Bridge, Cable-stayed bridge in Colón, Panama
The Atlantic Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge crossing the Panama Canal in Cristóbal, connecting both banks of the waterway. The structure features two main pylons and spans the canal with enough vertical clearance for large ships to pass underneath.
The project began in 2013 as an effort to create an additional crossing over the canal. When finished, it provided a new route for traffic independent of the existing lock system.
The bridge serves as a vital connection between communities on both banks of the canal. It has become part of daily life for people who work and live on opposite sides of the waterway.
The bridge carries vehicular traffic in both directions and provides a direct crossing without lock waiting times. Pedestrians and cyclists should verify current access rules before attempting to cross.
The bridge replaced a ferry that had linked the two sides of the canal, and an earlier nearby bridge built in 1942 was dismantled in November 2018. Its main span was joined into a single continuous section on 6 September 2018, before the bridge opened in August 2019.
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