Martinsilta, Road bridge across Aura River in Turku, Finland
Martinsilta is a road bridge spanning the Aura River, connecting Linnankatu street to Itäinen Rantakatu in Turku's central area. The structure extends approximately 105 meters and handles traffic flowing in one direction between these two neighborhoods.
The bridge was built in 1940 as part of the urban renewal plan developed after the Great Fire of 1827 destroyed much of the city. It represents how reconstruction shaped the modern layout of Finland's oldest city.
The bridge is woven into daily city life, serving as a functional connection that people cross regularly while navigating through neighborhoods. It frames views of the Aura River and reflects how the city continues to develop along the water.
The bridge carries traffic in one direction only, serving as a route through the central area. It operates in tandem with another bridge nearby to manage the flow of vehicles between neighborhoods.
After a nearby bridge collapsed in 2010, this bridge temporarily handled two-way traffic instead of its usual one direction. The transition showed that the structure could adapt to unexpected demands.
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