Viaduc de la jonction, Railway bridge at confluence of Rhône and Arve rivers, Switzerland
The Viaduc de la Jonction is a railway bridge in Geneva that spans 218 meters at the point where the Rhône and Arve rivers meet. The structure carries two rail tracks and a footpath, serving as a key link between multiple railway routes.
The structure was built in 1945 and originally served freight transportation only. When the Lancy-Pont-Rouge station opened in 2002, the bridge gained an expanded role in passenger service.
The site is named La Jonction because it marks where two rivers meet. For the city, this place holds meaning as a point where nature's forces converge and walkers can witness the merging of the waterways up close.
The footpath on the bridge allows visitors to walk between the riverbanks and view the merging waters. Access is open and free, with the path passable throughout the year, though caution is advised during wet conditions.
From the footpath, you can watch the milky white Arve keep its color as it flows into the darker Rhône. This color separation remains visible for several minutes before the waters fully blend.
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