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Pont de Normandie in France
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The Pont de Normandie is a cable-stayed road bridge located in Normandy, France. It spans the Seine River estuary, linking the city of Le Havre to the town of Honfleur. The bridge was completed in 1995 and has a total length of 2,143.21 meters (7,032.12 ft), making it one of the longest cable-stayed bridges in the world.

Designed by French architect Michel Virlogeux and British structural engineer Norman Foster, the bridge is made up of two concrete pylons that support the roadway with a total of 23 cables. It has a total height of 214 meters (702 ft) and a maximum span of 856 meters (2,808 ft). The bridge is a toll bridge and is one of the most expensive in France.

The construction of the Pont de Normandie was an engineering feat, requiring the use of innovative techniques and materials. The bridge's pylons were built using a special technique called slip-forming, which involved the continuous pouring of concrete. The cables were pre-stressed with tension before the roadway was added, ensuring maximum strength and stability.

The Pont de Normandie has become an iconic landmark in Normandy and is a popular tourist attraction, offering stunning views of the Seine estuary and the surrounding countryside. It has also played an important role in facilitating transportation and trade between Le Havre and Honfleur, helping to boost the local economy.

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