Nearly two weeks ago, the pedestrian and cycle bridges over the Christanshavn, Trangraven, and Proviantmagasin canals in downtown Copenhagen were officially opened by Mayor Frank Jensen. Designed by WTM Engineers and Dietmar Feichtinger Architects, the bascule bridges took two years to construct.
Configured in the shape of a star and each with one platform, the steel bridges over Christianshavn and Trangraven canals are eight meters wide and the free platforms up to 23 meters long; there is a further bascule bridge over Proviantmagasin canal. When both platforms are opened the bridge resembles a butterfly, and locals affectionately refer to it as the “Butterfly Bridge”. The extremely filigree structure enables the set of bridges to blend in discreetly with the historical neighborhood with its listed quay walls and buildings. The bridges form part of a new pedestrian and cycle path in Copenhagen that links downtown with the new opera house.
