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Millau Viaduc

This traversal in the Massif Central of southern France lays claim to the title of tallest bridge. The Millau bridge was constructed by Eiffage and designed by Sir Norman Foster, it stretches 2500m across the Tarn valley; its pillars will reach a height exceeding the 343m of the Eiffel Tower.

Eiffel Tower plan
salim filed this under transit at 20h16 Saturday, 29 May 2004 (link) (Yr two bits?)