SAINT-NAZAIRE BRIDGE
It was commissioned on 18 October 1975, after three years of construction, and is one of the largest cable-stayed bridges in Europe. The cable-stayed metal structure is 720 m long; the total length of all the structures is 3,356 m, making the Saint-Nazaire bridge the longest bridge in France. It spans the Loire estuary, rises to 61 m and covers a distance of 3,356 m between Saint-Nazaire and Saint-Brévin. At the time of its construction, it was the longest bridge built in France and also held the world record for a cable-stayed bridge. The bridge replaces the old ferries that used to cross the Loire. Remains of the pier can still be seen on both sides of the river. Access has been free since 1994. The speed limit is 70 km/h. Some or all vehicles may be prohibited from driving in strong winds. The General Council has set up a bridge lane management system, which makes it possible, depending on specific events, to dedicate a second lane to the most heavily used traffic direction. Unique in France, this system went into service on August 25, 2010. The second edition of the race Les Foulées du Pont took place on September 30, 2018. There were already nearly 1,800 runners the first time.
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Ce magnifique pont construit en 1975 relie gratuitement les communes de Saint Brévin à Saint Nazaire. La liaison auparavant se faisait sur la Loire avec des bacs transportant les voitures. C’est le plus long pont de France (3356m). Pour connaitre l’état de la circulation il existe l’info trafic qui change le sens de la circulation suivant la densité. Au sommet vue extraordinaire sur les chantiers ( STX Paquebots), le port ainsi que l’estuaire de la Loire. Le passage à vélo est autorisé mais dangereux à cause des coups de vent. Très bel ouvrage.
D'en haut, on peut y apercevoir Airbus et les chantiers navals, fleurons de la région nazairienne.