description Öland Bridge Overview
The Öland Bridge is a concrete box-girder and arch road bridge that spans the Kalmarsund strait in southern Sweden. Inaugurated in 1972, the structure provides a permanent fixed link connecting the mainland city of Kalmar with the island of Öland. At over six kilometers in length, it serves as a critical infrastructure route for residential and commercial vehicular traffic, completely replacing the previous reliance on ferry services. The bridge accommodates standard automobile transport and features a dedicated pedestrian pathway.
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Where does the Öland Bridge connect?
The Öland Bridge connects Kalmar on the Swedish mainland with Färjestaden on the island of Öland across the Kalmar Strait. It provides a permanent road link instead of requiring a ferry.
How long is the Öland Bridge?
The bridge is approximately 6,072 meters long, or just over 6 kilometers. It was officially opened on September 30, 1972. [Öland tourism](https://en.oland.se/en/oland-bridge)
Was the Öland Bridge once Europe's longest bridge?
Yes, the bridge was described as Europe's longest until 1998. Its 1972 opening made it a major fixed connection between Kalmar and Öland.
Is the Öland Bridge a railway bridge?
No, it is a road bridge carrying vehicle traffic across the Kalmar Strait. Its concrete box-girder and arch design provides a fixed crossing for the mainland-to-island road route.
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