Tsakona Arch Bridge

The Tsakona Arch Bridge (Greek: Τοξωτή Γέφυρα Τσακώνας) is one of the world's longest multi-span arch bridges. It crosses the Tsakona Valley and it spans a dangerous location near Megalopoli, where in the last decades, there have been many landslides.

Tsakona Arch Bridge
Τοξωτή Γέφυρα Τσακώνας
Coordinates37°18′N 22°02′E
Carries4 lanes of Moreas Motorway (E65)
CrossesTsakona Valley
LocaleTsakona & Paradiseia, near Megalopoli, Greece
OwnerGreek State
Maintained byMoreas SA, J/V ALPINE BAU-ΤΕRNA SA
Characteristics
DesignArch bridge
Total length490 meters (1,610 ft)
Width27 meters (89 ft)
Longest span300 meters (980 ft)
History
Opened28 February 2016 (2016-02-28)
Location
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