General Artigas Bridge

General Artigas Bridge

The General Artigas Bridge is a road bridge that crosses the Uruguay River and joins Argentina and Uruguay. It runs between Colón, Entre Ríos Province, Argentina, and Paysandú, Paysandú Department, Uruguay. It is a cantilever bridge with a total length of 2,350 meters (7,709 ft). The main span of the bridge measures 334 meters (1,095 ft) in length.

The General Artigas Bridge was inaugurated on December 10, 1975.

References

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* [http://www.mtop.gub.uy/hidrografia/PliegoPuertoDeLaPaloma/espanol/2-condisiones-psobreruruguay.htm "Puentes sobre el Río Uruguay"] (in Spanish)

ee also

* Libertador General San Martín Bridge
* Salto Grande Bridge
* Cellulose plant conflict between Argentina and Uruguay


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