Pont mobile de l'Alliance, Concrete drawbridge in Les Abymes, Guadeloupe
The Alliance Bridge spans 390 meters across the Rivière Salée strait, connecting the islands of Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre with four traffic lanes.
The construction of the Alliance Bridge began in 1994 and reached completion in 1997, establishing a vital connection between Les Abymes and Baie-Mahault municipalities.
The bridge stands as an engineering achievement in the French Caribbean, representing modern infrastructure development within Guadeloupe's marine environment.
The structure carries National Route 11 and accommodates 40,000 vehicles daily, providing direct access to Guadeloupe International Airport and Destrellan shopping center.
The automated lifting mechanism operated daily between 4:30 and 5:30 AM until 2013, when maritime traffic restrictions ended the bridge's mobile operations.
Location: Les Abymes
GPS coordinates: 16.27150,-61.54840
Latest update: March 5, 2025 17:43
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