Akragas viaduct, Concrete viaduct in Agrigento, Italy
The Akragas viaduct is a concrete bridge that spans 2,270 meters (7,450 feet) and joins the neighborhoods of Villaseta and Monserrato with the city center of Agrigento. The structure carries four lanes on the SS115 highway and rises approximately 30 meters (98 feet) above ground level.
Engineer Riccardo Morandi designed this structure in 1967 and construction took place between 1969 and 1970, responding to a major landslide that affected the city in 1966. The bridge reconnected separated parts of Agrigento after the geological disaster.
The viaduct takes its name from the ancient Greek city of Akragas that once stood in this region. From the road above, travelers pass near archaeological sites that remind them of the long history beneath the modern highway.
The viaduct carries significant daily traffic, so expect longer travel times during peak hours on this main route. Pedestrians should avoid it as the bridge is designed exclusively for motor vehicles on the SS115 highway.
The viaduct faced stability concerns in 2015 and underwent extensive renovation work before gradually reopening in 2021. This restoration reflects how critical the structure remains to Agrigento's urban connectivity.
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