Kennedybrücke, Dual-purpose bridge in Hietzing, Vienna, Austria
Kennedybrücke crosses the Wien River and links several districts while handling both tram and car traffic. The design provides separate lanes for vehicles, trams, cyclists, and pedestrians on a single modern transport route.
It opened in 1964 as Vienna worked to expand and modernize its transport network after the war. The completion marked a key step in removing obstacles that had previously blocked movement across the river.
The name honors President John F. Kennedy and signals the close ties between Austria and the United States during that era. This choice still shapes how locals think about the crossing.
The bridge is accessible to all users during daylight and busiest during rush hours. It is better to cross during early morning or evening to avoid delays.
Architect Fritz Pfeffer designed it with engineering innovations to handle the demands of mixed traffic. His solution was technically advanced for its time.
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