Streymin bridge, Road bridge in Nesvík, Faroe Islands
The Streymin Bridge extends 220 meters (720 feet) across the Sundini sound and connects Streymoy to Eysturoy with a 9.5‑meter (31‑foot) roadway. The concrete structure sits in the village of Nesvík and forms part of the national road linking the capital to the northern part of the archipelago.
Construction began in 1970, and on October 30 the following decade the span opened as the first direct link between Streymoy and Eysturoy. Before its completion, residents and goods relied on ferries to cross the sound.
The span carries the name Brúgvin um Streymin in Faroese and links two communities that could only reach each other by boat for centuries. Residents on both islands now commute to work or visit relatives without depending on ferries or weather conditions.
The structure forms part of national road 10 and can be crossed in nearly any weather, as it has no steep grades or tight curves. Pedestrians and cyclists use a narrow strip on the edge but should watch for strong wind.
The clearance of 17 meters (56 feet) above water allows vessels to pass through the dredged Sundini sound. Engineers removed rock from the seabed to ease passage for larger fishing and supply boats.
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