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Circular Bridge Built To Slow Down Drivers So That They Would Enjoy The View (Photos)

Uruguay’s Laguna Garzon Bridge splits into a circle so drivers can slow down and enjoy the view. It also prevents head-on collisions and creates a walkway for pedestrians.

On Uruguay’s southern coast, a round bridge connecting the cities of Rocha and Maldonado spans Laguna Garzón, and it was completed at the end of 2015. The bridge, which was designed by Rafael Viñoly, was completed in a year and stands in place of the conventional raft crossing, encouraging cars to stop and take in the scenery.

The idea behind the Puente Laguna Garzon was to change the routine of a vehicle crossing into one that slows down traffic, offers a chance to take in expansive views of a breathtaking scenery, and simultaneously establish a pedestrian

More info: rvapc.com (h/t: inhabitat)

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Image credits: Rafael Vinoly Architects
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Image credits: Rafael Vinoly Architects
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Image credits: Rafael Vinoly Architects
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Image credits: Rafael Vinoly Architects
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Image credits: Jimmy Baikovicius
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