Roman bridge of Lugo
bridge in Lugo, Galicia, Spain
The Roman bridge of Lugo crosses the Minho river in Lugo, Galicia. The bridge is of Roman origin and has been rebuilt many times in its history.
The bridge was open to traffic until 2012. It was then closed to all vehicles and converted to a pedestrian-only footbridge. The roadway and modern superstructure was replaced with contemporary stonework to complement the bridge's original features.
Features
The structure is made primarily of stone and slate, with added metallic walkways. The surface was paved, allowing for continuous vehicle passage, with the exception of heavy vehicles, which were not permitted to cross.
It was a frequently used bridge, given its proximity to the Lugo Fluvial Club, among other recreational facilities, and to the Lucense Polyclinic. It was also the most logical route to the Portomarín road or the Lugo Golf Club. Following the construction of the new bridge over the Miño, traffic was diverted to a newly created route for that purpose.
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