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Chords Bridge

Bridges by Santiago CalatravaBridges completed in 2011Bridges in IsraelBuildings and structures in JerusalemCable-stayed bridges
Jerusalem Light RailNeo-futurism architectureRailway bridges in IsraelTransport in Jerusalem
Jerusalem Chords Bridge 5
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The Chords Bridge (Hebrew: גשר המיתרים, Gesher HaMeitarim), also called the Bridge of Strings or Jerusalem Light Rail Bridge, is a side-spar cable-stayed bridge in Jerusalem. The structure was designed by the Spanish architect and engineer Santiago Calatrava and is used by Jerusalem Light Rail's Red Line, which began service on August 19, 2011. Incorporated in the bridge is a glass-sided pedestrian bridge enabling pedestrians to cross from Kiryat Moshe to the Jerusalem Central Bus Station. The bridge, which cost about $70 million (NIS 246 million), was inaugurated on June 25, 2008.

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Chords Bridge, Jerusalem Romema

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