Zandhazenbrug, Railway bridge in Hakkelaarsbrug, Netherlands.
Zandhazenbrug is a railway bridge that crosses the A1 motorway near Muiderberg and stretches 255 meters in length. It features curved and tilted steel arches that support two railway tracks at around 50 meters height above the highway.
Construction of the bridge began in 2015 as part of the Schiphol-Amsterdam-Almere-Lelystad railway project. It replaced an older concrete structure built in 1987 that no longer met modern transportation needs.
The name Zandhazenbrug comes from a traditional nickname for Muiderberg residents, who were called 'sand hares' in Dutch tradition. This local reference reflects the character of the area and its connection to the people who live here.
The bridge is visible from the motorway and nearby viewpoints in the area. Best views can be found from the highway level or from the railway embankments where the structure's design becomes fully apparent.
The entire 8500-ton bridge was transported in a single night using 236 hydraulic axles and positioned at its final location in just six and a half hours. This remarkable construction feat avoided disruptions to traffic and represents an unusual example of modern engineering logistics.
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