Ponte Punta Penna Pizzone, Road bridge in Taranto, Italy.
Description
Ponte Punta Penna Pizzone is a concrete bridge stretching approximately 1900 meters across the Mar Piccolo, a bay within Taranto's waters. The structure rises about 45 meters above sea level and provides a solid crossing point between the city's outlying neighborhoods.
History
The bridge opened in 1977 to address growing traffic needs in Taranto during a period of urban expansion. Its construction reflected broader infrastructure development across southern Italy at that time.
Culture
The bridge was renamed in 2008 to honor an important Italian political figure from the nation's recent past. It serves as a daily connection between different parts of Taranto and has become woven into the city's transport identity.
Practical
The bridge serves as a practical alternative route when Taranto's swing bridge closes for maintenance operations. Its height allows large vessels to pass underneath without obstruction, making it reliable regardless of maritime traffic.
Did you know?
The bridge crosses the Mar Piccolo at a natural bottleneck where two separate bays converge, a feature that made its engineering particularly demanding. This geographic quirk gives it technical significance beyond its everyday role as a traffic link.
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