Lower Guadiana International bridge

The Lower Guadiana International Bridge (Spanish: Puente Internacional; Portuguese: Ponte Internacional) is a bridge that crosses the Chança River connecting southern Spain and Portugal.

Lower Guadiana International Bridge
Coordinates37°33′20″N 7°31′21″W / 37.55556°N 7.52250°W / 37.55556; -7.52250
CrossesChança River
LocalePortugal-Spain border:
– Right/West bank of the Chança River (Portuguese Side): Pomarão
– Left/East bank of the Chança River (Spanish Side): El Granado
Official nameLower Guadiana International Bridge
Characteristics
Total length140 m (459.3 ft)
Width11 m (36.1 ft)
History
Opened26 February 2009; 15 years ago (2009-02-26)
Statistics
TollFree on both sides
Location
Map

Since early December 2016 to June 2017 the bridge was closed due to a landslide on the Spanish side of the bridge.[1] [2]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Mértola: Overthrow the Spanish side closes the Lower Guadiana International Bridge". Retrieved 10 January 2017.
  2. ^ "Reabren Puente Internacional Bajo Guadiana tras 7 meses cerrado por derrumbe". Retrieved 24 July 2017.