Tsakona Arch Bridge

Tsakona Arch Bridge
Τοξωτή Γέφυρα Τσακώνας
Coordinates37°18′N 22°02′E / 37.3°N 22.03°E / 37.3; 22.03
Carries4 lanes of the A7 motorway (E65)
CrossesTsakona Valley
LocaleTsakona & Paradiseia, near Megalopoli, Greece
OwnerGreek State
Maintained byMoreas SA, J/V ALPINE BAU-ΤΕRNA SA
Characteristics
DesignArch bridge
Total length490 meters (1,610 ft)
Width27 meters (89 ft)
Longest span300 meters (980 ft)
History
Opened28 February 2016 (2016-02-28)
Location
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The Tsakona Arch Bridge (Greek: Τοξωτή Γέφυρα Τσακώνας), located in Arcadia, southern Greece, is one of the world's longest multi-span arch bridges. It crosses the Tsakona Valley, spanning a dangerous location near Megalopoli where there have been many landslides.[1][2][3]

  1. ^ Tsakona Bridge Τ4 Domi S.A.
  2. ^ One of the World's Largest Arch Bridges Built in Greece, By Ioanna Zikakou, 30 Aug 2014, GreekReporter.com
  3. ^ Tsakona Bridge 2nd Largest in Greece to Open Shortly, By Toni Aravadinos, 17 Dec 2015, GreekReporter.com