Finland's longest bridge opens in Helsinki for public transport and pedestrians
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Starr Charles
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Summary
The Kruunuvuori Bridge, Finland's longest bridge and one of the world's longest bridges designed exclusively for public transport, pedestrians, and cyclists, has opened in Helsinki. Designed by WSP and Knight Architects, the 1.2-kilometer bridge connects the Kruunuvuorenranta residential area with the city center, promoting sustainable urban mobility.
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Designed by engineering firm WSP and London studio Knight Architects, the Kruunuvuori Bridge stretches 1,191 kilometres to link the waterside residential area of Kruunuvuorenranta with the nearb
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