The Third Millennium Bridge (

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History and description

A project by , the final draft dates back to 2002. Building works took place between 2005 and 2008. Completing the highway, its inception was programmed vis-à-vis the Expo 2008 in Zaragoza. Commissioned by the State-funded company ''Zaragoza Alta Velocidad'', it was built by Dragados S.A. It was opened on 7 June 2008. The bridge displays a length of 270 m, a width of 48 m, and a main span of 216 m.

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