Verftsbrua (Norwegian for "Yard Bridge"), also popularly called Blomsterbrua ("Flower Bridge"), is a bridge at the bay of Trondheim. The bridge, built in 2003, spans 125 metres (410 ft).[1] The name Verftsbrua comes from the nearby shipyard, Trondhjems mekaniske Værksted, while the name Blomsterbrua is due to the bridge featuring flowerbeds along its edges.
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It is mainly used for walking and biking, with over 5,000 people using it every day. It was built so people could reach the centre of the city without taking a long detour. Boats up to a height of 6 metres (20 ft) can pass the bridge, with a channel width of 12.5 metres (41 ft). The bridge is a retractable, and can be opened to allow taller boats to pass.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Verftsbrua (Trondheim, 2003)". Structurae. Retrieved 16 July 2020.
- ^ "Bruåpning - Trondheim Havn (Bridge opening times - Port of Trondheim)". Trondheim Havn. Retrieved 16 July 2020.