Kyrönsalmen sillat

Kyroensalmen sillat is a pair of parallel road bridges that cross a water channel connecting two sides of Savonlinna. The structure carries automobiles, trucks, and buses over the waterway, with each bridge deck built to handle modern traffic.

The first modern bridge opened in 1966, replacing an earlier railway and road structure from 1935. This paired design came later to handle growing traffic demands in the city.

These bridges are woven into daily life in Savonlinna, connecting communities separated by water. Locals and visitors rely on them to reach Olavinlinna castle and other destinations throughout the region.

The bridges are open to vehicle traffic during the day and provide a direct crossing over the channel. Visitors should know that occasional maritime passages interrupt traffic when the opening span lifts.

Each bridge includes a 42-meter hydraulic opening section that lifts about 400 times per year to let ships pass through. This lifting mechanism is uncommon in Nordic bridge design and shows how the infrastructure balances road traffic with maritime navigation.