Havøysund Bridge, Cantilever road bridge in Måsøy, Norway
The Havøysund Bridge is a cantilever structure made of prestressed concrete spanning 293 meters across the strait below. Its main section reaches 124 meters, supported by massive concrete arms that anchor into the surrounding landscape.
The bridge opened in 1986, marking a turning point for regional infrastructure and connectivity. Its inauguration by a royal figure signified the importance of this link to the fishing community and the wider region.
It connects the mainland to a fishing community where maritime work shapes daily life and local traditions. For visitors, it offers a gateway to understanding how people live and work in this remote coastal region.
The bridge carries road traffic across the strait and provides vehicle access to surrounding areas. From here, visitors can reach hiking trails and natural landscapes that would otherwise be difficult to explore.
It holds the distinction of being the northernmost bridge of this scale, operating in some of the harshest weather conditions on earth. Few engineering projects of this magnitude exist at such extreme latitudes.
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