Three bridges in aEuropeancapital will provide a new tram shortcut to an island district - and cars aren't allowed to use it. The Crown Bridges are three new structures inHelsinki,Finland, that have brought a new pedestrian andcyclepath between an area close to the centre of the city and Laajasalo, an island and rapidly expanding residential area in SoutheasternHelsinki.
The project includes three structures, including the 422m-long Merihaka Bridge from the city's Merihaka district to Nihti, a new residential area in the Kalasatama district. The second is the Finke Bridge, which stretches 293 metres and links Nihti and Korkeasaari, a rocky island further east that's home to the city's famous zoo. The third, Kruunuvuori Bridge, is the final part, connecting Korkeasaari and Kruunuvuorenranta, a neighbourhood within Laajasalo.
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The cable-stayed landmark is the standout structure with a deck length of 1,191m, making it by far the longest of the three bridges, and the longest in the country.
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It also boasts a 135m-high pylon, another national record, featuring facade lighting that changes to reflect the season and time of day.
All three bridges are now open to light pedestrian traffic as of April 2026, according to reports. They're designed to be used exclusively for foot and cycle traffic, with the Crown Bridges Light Rail, a public tram service expected to launch on them next year.
The use of private cars on the bridges is prohibited, though emergency vehicles will be able to use them where necessary, theHelsinki Timesreports.
Source: Daily Express :: World Feed
