New Landmark: Transylvania Bridge

New Landmark: Transylvania Bridge

Romania

The Transylvania Bridge, Romania's longest cable-stayed bridge and the largest public investment in the past 30 years, officially opened on Friday in Satu Mare. Mayor Kereskenyi Gabor called it a symbol of progress and unity that will be remembered for generations. Development Minister Cseke Attila said the bridge puts Satu Mare in the “select club” of cities with such iconic structures, CE Report quotes Agerpres

Built by Strabag for around RON 200 million, the 644-meter four-lane bridge began construction in May 2020 and carries a 15-year warranty. It’s an engineering marvel with two 73-meter-high pillars and 56 steel cables, weighing 227 tons and supporting over 12,000 tons.

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