An unusual bridge

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

Not exactly a full size ship but I thought people might be interested in this unusual bridge which is situated at the eastern end of the four mile Corinth Canal which separates mainland Greece from the Peloponnese.

We are used to seeing lifting bridges and swing bridges etc. but this is a sinking bridge and takes just a few minutes to go up or down. It carries two single roadways and a central pedestrian walkway. We had lunch in a Taverna overlooking the bridge and saw it cycle several times. Quite fascinating.

Colin

Edited By Colin Bishop, Website Editor on 20/09/2016 21:23:38

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

The Corinth Canal

[Peter FitnessParticipant @peterfitness34857]

That's quite remarkable, Colin. I've seen plenty of lifting bridges, but never a sinking one.

Peter.

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Colin……..You had me fooled there, for a few minutes!

When I first saw your post, I assumed the bridge sank downwards from up high!

What a clever solution to the problem though?

But, how long will the system work in sea water?

Not to worry………It's fail safe anyway

Bob

[Colin BishopModerator @colinbishop34627]

Bob, the bridges (there are two) were apparently constructed in 1988. I think all the working gubbins is above water so it is just a steel and wood platform being lowered and raised. It didn't seem rusty when I had a look at it. As you say, it's failsafe!

Colin

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hello Colin

Another holiday!!!! You have more time off than Father Christmas

Thanks for the photos of the 'sinking bridge' the Corinth Canal and its bridges are things that I have always wanted to see.

Jealous…. moi

Paul

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