Oresund Bridge

The Øresund Bridge (Danish: Øresundsbroen, Swedish: Öresundsbron, joint hybrid name: Øresundsbron) is a bridge and tunnel across the Øresund strait. It connects Denmark and Sweden.[1]

Characteristics
DesignCable-stayed bridge
History
Engineering design byOve Arup & Partners
Setec
ISC
Gimsing & Madsen
Statistics
Daily trafficca. 17,000 road vehicles
Location
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History

The construction of the Øresund Bridge began in 1995. When it was finished in 1999, Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark and Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden met in the middle.[2]

The official opening was on 1 July 2000. Queen Margrethe II and King Carl XVI Gustaf led the ceremonies together.[3]

Oresund Bridge Media

Related pages

References

  1. Margolick, David. "Crossing The Oresund," New York Times. September 10, 2000; retrieved 2012-3-25.
  2. "Danmark og Sverige landfast" (in Danish), DR (Danish Broadcasting Corporation) (in Danish), 14 August 1999; retrieved 2012-3-25.
  3. "Øresundsbroen indviet" (in Danish), B.T./Ritzau, 1 July 2000; retrieved 2012-3-25.

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Coordinates: 55°34′N 12°51′E / 55.57°N 12.85°E / 55.57; 12.85