Freixo Bridge Explained

Bridge Name:Ponte do Freixo
Carries:Motor vehicles
Open:1995
Coordinates:41.1419°N -8.5794°W

The Freixo Bridge (Portuguese: Ponte do Freixo) which was inaugurated in 1995 is a Portuguese bridge over the Douro river, connecting Vila Nova de Gaia and Porto. The purpose of its construction was to create an alternative to Arrábida and D. Luis I bridges. The designers of the bridge are António Reis and Daniel de Sousa. The bridge with total length of 705 m has 8 spans.[1]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.helloguideoporto.com/en/places-to-see/historical-cultural-attractions/freixo-bridge|Freixo Bridge