Île de Ré bridge
The Île de Ré bridge connects La Rochelle to the Île de Ré, on the western coast of France. It was built by Bouygues and financed by the Charente-Maritime department.
Ile de Ré Bridge and toll.
Île de Ré bridge Pont de l'île de Ré | |
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| Coordinates | 46°10′18″N 01°14′21″W |
| Locale | Charente-Maritime, France |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Box girder bridge |
| Material | Prestressed concrete |
| Total length | 2,926.5 m (9,601 ft) |
| Width | 15.5 m (51 ft) |
| Height | 42 m (138 ft) |
| History | |
| Architect | Michel Virlogeux Charles Lavigne Alain Montois Pham X. Thao Michel Placidi |
| Constructed by | Bouygues |
| Construction start | 1986 |
| Construction end | 1988 |
| Opened | 19 March 1988 |
  Île de Ré bridge Location in Charente-Maritime  Île de Ré bridge Île de Ré bridge (France) | |
It received a déclaration d'utilité publique in 1984, which allowed its construction, and was inaugurated on May 19, 1988.
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