"The world's highest road bridge has been inaugurated in southern France by President Jacques Chirac.
The Millau bridge over the River Tarn in the Massif Central mountains is more than 300m (984ft) high - taller even than the country's Eiffel Tower. "
I remember reading about this structure a couple of years ago, but had forgotten all about it. How could I?!
Built by Eiffage, the same company that built the Eiffel Tower in 1887-89, and designed by Foster and Partners, this bridge is an absolute work of modern art AND technology.
This video gives some great aerial views. (Courtesy of Yahoo!)
Here is the complete list of people that deserve credit:
Architectural Design: Foster and Partners
Design Concept: SETRA
Structural Engineering: EEG Simecsol and Greisch
Contractor: Eiffage Construction
Co-Contractor: Eiffel Construction
Fabricator: Freyssinet (stay cables)
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Formwork: PERI Formwork and Scaffolding
Photos courtesy of BBC News
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