Pont de la Tortière, Concrete bridge in northeastern Nantes, France.
Description
Pont de la Tortière is a concrete bridge crossing the Erdre River in Nantes. It connects Boulevard Eugène Orieux on the right bank to Boulevard des Belges on the left bank, carrying both vehicle traffic and pedestrians.
History
An earlier stone and brick structure stood at this location from 1878 until it was replaced by a concrete bridge in 1977. The replacement was part of the city's modernization of its transportation infrastructure.
Culture
The bridge forms an integral part of Nantes' inner boulevard system, reflecting the city's approach to urban planning and transportation infrastructure development.
Practical
The bridge provides lanes for vehicles on both sides and a pathway for pedestrians. This makes it a key connection point for different types of traffic within the city network.
Did you know?
The Department of Equipment of Loire-Atlantique designed this concrete structure to withstand environmental conditions while maintaining its structural integrity over decades.
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