A circular bridge for pedestrians (Cirkelbroen) was opened in Denmark some time ago, and an even bigger architectural attraction was opened in Uruguay. Circular bridge for vehicles. An unusual bridge called Laguna Garzón connects the cities of Rocha and Maldonado in the south of the country and "receives" around 1,000 vehicles a day. And why the unusual rotund shape? Because it "forces" drivers to slow down and admire the view of the picturesque landscape.
Laguna Garzón is circular bridge for cars and pedestrians on the southern coast of Uruguay, which with its unusual design encouraging drivers to slow down and take time to observe the picturesque surroundings. The rotunda-shaped bridge, which quickly became a tourist attraction, will also be used as a corner observatory, but it is also reserved for fishermen. According to the architect's plans Rafael Viñoly they started building it in 2014 and opened 12 months later.
The circular bridge of Laguna Garzón greets the surroundings daily 1000 vehicles, and it is also run on both sides sidewalk. It is made of 450 tons of steel, 40 thousand meters of steel cable and 3500 cubic meters of concrete.
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