Bizerte Bridge, Road bridge in Bizerte Governorate, Tunisia.
Bizerte Bridge is a 105-meter steel structure crossing the Bizerte Canal with a moving middle section that lifts to allow ships to pass underneath. The bridge stands 15 meters above the water and serves as a main crossing point for the region.
The structure was completed in 1980 and designed to balance ship traffic through the canal with road transportation needs. The lifting mechanism was chosen specifically to support maritime operations in this important commercial port.
Local residents use this crossing as a daily meeting point between city sections, where the rhythm of car traffic and boat movements creates a unique pattern of activity. The structure has become part of the local identity and how people navigate their community.
The bridge is open to traffic during the day but raises regularly when ships need to pass, which may cause short waiting periods. Pedestrians can cross at any time, and early morning or evening hours offer a lighter traffic flow.
The bridge uses a specialized lever hinge system where one section tilts upward like an arm to clear the waterway below. If you observe the exact moment when the steel structure moves, you witness an impressive engineering feat that few visitors take time to appreciate fully.
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