Hisingsbron (the Hisingen Bridge) is a vertical-lift bridge in central Gothenburg, Sweden, connecting the island of Hisingen to the mainland. The bridge was constructed between 2017 and 2021, replacing the Götaälvbro,[2] and was inaugurated on 5 September 2021 by King Carl XVI Gustaf.[4]
Hisingsbron | |
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| Coordinates | 57°42′54″N 11°58′04″E / 57.71489593133648°N 11.967886815955394°E |
| Crosses | Göta älv |
| Locale | Gothenburg, Sweden |
| Preceded by | Götaälvbron |
| Characteristics | |
| Design | Vertical-lift bridge |
| Total length | 440 m (1,440 ft)[1] |
| Width | 40 m (130 ft)[1] |
| Height | 12 m (39 ft)[1] |
| History | |
| Construction start | 2017[2] |
| Construction end | 2021[2] |
| Opened | 9 May 2021[2] |
| Inaugurated | 5 September 2021[3] |
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