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The worldÃ;Â´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.

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rider87
Sept. 3, 2007, 6:04 p.m.
just wow!!!
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valyucha
Sept. 3, 2007, 2:40 p.m.
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y_soitenly
Sept. 3, 2007, 3:09 p.m.
One of my friends sent me an email on pics of this bridge, a few months ago. I would definitely have a phobia on trying to drive on this bridge. LOL
Way too high for me!
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albionperfide
Sept. 3, 2007, 4:03 p.m.
It's a beautiful structure and you would not notice the height as you were driving over it - you are not peering over the parapet, you are in your car. Go and try it!
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y_soitenly
Sept. 3, 2007, 4:06 p.m.
Could you imagine being the one that has to paint the bridge and change the lightbulbs at the top of the frame?!
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BronxBomber
Sept. 3, 2007, 5:57 p.m.
Hey! What's the speed limit over there? I notice there's no signs...
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natashas
Sept. 3, 2007, 6:04 p.m.
I think if you are brave enough to cross it then you can go as fast as you like.
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engineer
Sept. 3, 2007, 8:01 p.m.
That's fantastic!!
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NewsLine
Sept. 3, 2007, 9 p.m.
This is awesome...
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1-2-Oscar
Sept. 3, 2007, 9:29 p.m.
The Arthur Ravenel Bridge over the Cooper River in Charleston, SC uses a similar suspension, but it is nowhere near as long or as high. Nevertheless, it is both beautiful and impressive.
I have no desire to drive over the Millau Viaduct. I have a serious case of vertigo, and I don't need to put it to such a test.
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Francisca
Sept. 3, 2007, 10:23 p.m.
Congratulations to the engineers!!And thanks for having thought to send me the story!
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not2needy
Sept. 3, 2007, 10:24 p.m.
I don't like bridges, and i really don't like that one.
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ETproductions
Sept. 4, 2007, 12:19 a.m.
I hope their engineers did a better job on this one than ours did on the I-35W Bridge in Minneapolis. If this one comes a tumbling down, there won't be any survivors. But it is a beautiful structure, and very impressive engineering.
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usdandy
Sept. 4, 2007, 4:35 a.m.
The marvels of technological advancement! Thanks for sharing.
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jimdoze
Sept. 4, 2007, 9:22 a.m.
I admire and am awed by great feats of engineering. This one fits that category nicely! Thanks, Rider.
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tryinghard
Sept. 4, 2007, 9:42 a.m.
A fantastic example of man made beauty!