Introduction
Recently a circular bridge was built on
the southern coast of #Uruguay, replacing the traditional raft that
used to connect its two cities Rocha and Maldonado. The construction
and location of the bridge marks a marked departure from the
traditional bridges that are constructed over the water bodies. This
bridge was constructed in a record period of 12 months or a year when
such constructions take many months or a few years in our country.
Circular Bridge
Designed by the noted architect of
Uruguay Rafael Vinoly, the bridge provides road connectivity to two
cities Rocha and Maldonado on the country's southern coast. The
connectivity earlier used to be through a traditional raft crossing
over the water body skirting the coast. The journey through this newly
constructed circular bridge is rather breath-taking for the drivers
as well as the pedestrians. The name of the water body over which this
architectural marvel has come up is Laguna Garzon.
Novel Concept
The concept of the architect was to
transform the journey of people over the water body into an event
marked with panoramic view of the sea and the surrounding landscape.
Due to this visual cue, the vehicular movement on this bridge
becomes slower, thereby lowering the incidence of accident. This
novel concept in design has enabled the people passing by to have
enough time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings. Now, people are even
seen stopping their vehicles on the side lanes to get the full view of
the sea and the surrounding landscape. The architect has not even
forgotten the pedestrians as they have amble place at the centre to
stop and watch the nature in action.
