Millau Viaduct
The world´s highest bridge piers (245 m) will be constructed using PERI formwork and climbing technology. The 2,460 m long motorway viaduct near Millau in south France is the area upon which this construction will take place.
It is the tallest vehicular bridge in the world, with one pier's summit at 343 meters, which is taller than the Eiffel tower, and only slightly (125 ft.) shorter than the Empire State Building.
Construction began in October 2001, and by November the following year, the highest pier had already reached 100m in height. Launching the deck started in February 2003, and was completed by May 2004.
Designer of Millau Viaduct: Mr. Michel Virlogeux....
Leading Arhitect: Lord Norman Robert Foster...
Bridge built: 2001-2004....Built cost: 300 000 000 Eur
and Excatly duration of works: 38 months....
Location: Near Millau, Aveyron (12), Midi-Pyrenees, France......
Crosses: Tarn River
