List of bridges in Stockholm

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This is a list of some of the most notable bridges and viaducts in Stockholm , starting with those located closest to the city centre. Many more bridges and viaducts could, of course, be added, including those on the rail and motorway networks, and the many grade-separated junctions in the suburbs which are a product of postwar city planning. [1]

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Additionally, during the cold winters in the 19th century, ice in the city harbour made it necessary to replace ferries by temporary pontoon bridges sometimes more than 300 m in length. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 Dufwa, Arne (1985). "Broar och viadukter för gatutrafiken". Stockholms tekniska historia: Trafik, broar, tunnelbanor, gator (1st ed.). Stockholm: Stockholms gatukontor and Kommittén för Stockholmsforskning. pp. 184–219. ISBN   91-38-08725-1.