The incredible 442ft bridge that will be country's tallest - higher than Egypt's pyramids
Reach Daily Express March 16, 2025 02:39 PM

If you think 's pyramids are tall- there's a bridge in Finland that is set to become taller than most of the pyramids, including the Great Pyramid of Giza. Finland has just completed a massive 442 ft-tall diamond pylon as part of a massive bridge it's building, that is set to become the longest and tallest bridge in the country. The Kruunuvuori bridge will be 4,029 ft long and connect Helsinki's city centre to the new residential area and development on the waterfront of the island of Korkeasaari, Laajasalo.

The residential development is being built over the former Laajasalo oil port, and is set to be completed by early 2030, housing 13,500 people with a mix of townhouses, flats and floating houses. The bridge will link the residential area of the island to the city centre within just 15 minutes by .

The bridge will be closed to all cars and will exclusively be reserved for public transportation with the development of a new tramway, The Crown Bridges Light Rail, set to be completed by 2026, and for pedestrians and cyclists.

The team will connect the suburbs of Laajasalo, Korkeasaari, and Kalasatama to the city center of Helsinki.

Designed by Knight Architects and WSP Finland, the bridge is one of three Crown Bridges currently being built.

Knight Architects director Tom Osborne told New Civil Engineer: "We have been working on Kruunusillat for over a decade, so it's fantastic to have reached this critical milestone in its delivery.

"The distinctive diamond now provides Helsinki with an instantly recognisable addition to its skyline, that we hope soon comes to symbolise not only the identity of this wonderful city, but it's continued efforts to shift to sustainable transport modes.

"At Knight Architects, we strive to design bridges that do much more than just connect A to B.

"We aim to create beautiful structures that respect and enhance their environment and generate lasting value, and Kruunusillat is a great example of that approach in action."

The project is part of the broader sustainability plan of the Finnish capital to become a car-free city by 2030.

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