The Blue Carpet, Bicycle bridge in Oldambt, Netherlands
The Blue Carpet connects Blauwestad and Winschoten with an 800-meter span crossing a lake, canal, motorway, and nature reserve.
Construction of the bridge began in 2020 as part of the Blauwestad development project, which transformed agricultural land into residential areas with a central lake.
The bridge received its official name, Pieter Smit Bridge, in honor of the former Oldambt mayor who contributed to regional development.
The structure features a gentle 2.5 percent gradient and measures 3.5 meters in width, accommodating both cyclists and pedestrians crossing between communities.
The bridge incorporates specialized LED lighting and green paint to help local bat populations navigate between their nature reserve and the Oldambtmeer lake.
Location: Blauwestad
GPS coordinates: 53.16169,7.04314
Latest update: March 14, 2025 12:25
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