Pont Sous-Terre, Road bridge in Geneva, Switzerland.
Pont Sous-Terre is a concrete bridge that crosses the Rhone River between the Saint-Jean and La Jonction districts, integrated into the slope of the terrain. The structure permanently links these neighborhoods across the water and carries traffic between them.
The current concrete structure was completed in 1968, replacing a wooden pedestrian bridge from 1891. During construction, workers uncovered foundation remains from a religious complex that had vanished since the 16th century.
The name comes from its partial passage below ground level, which shapes how people experience the landscape. Visitors notice how the structure sits unobtrusively within the daily life of the surrounding neighborhoods.
The bridge carries thousands of vehicles daily and serves as a major traffic link between the two districts. A pedestrian pathway is available, making it possible to cross on foot between the neighborhoods.
This bridge marks the final crossing within Geneva city limits, making it a boundary point in the urban landscape. Its location represents a transition from the city center toward the peripheral areas along the river.
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