Grand Duchess Charlotte Bridge, Road bridge in central Luxembourg City, Luxembourg
Grand Duchess Charlotte Bridge is a steel structure spanning 355 meters across the Alzette valley, linking the city center to the Kirchberg Plateau district. It carries four traffic lanes, a tramway line, bicycle paths, and sidewalks for pedestrians.
Architect Egon Jux designed the structure, which opened on October 24, 1966, as part of plans to develop the Kirchberg area. The project emerged from the need to improve transportation links between the old city and the growing administrative district.
The bridge honors Grand Duchess Charlotte and locals commonly call it the 'Red Bridge' because of its steel framework color. This nickname is so familiar that many people use it instead of the official name.
The best way to cross depends on your needs: drivers have dedicated lanes, while pedestrians and cyclists have separate, safe paths. Tram service runs regularly and offers another way to cross the bridge.
Before opening, the bridge was tested with twelve M48 Patton tanks crossing it simultaneously to verify its load capacity. This rigorous test ensured it could safely carry heavy military vehicles.
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