Kola bridge
ooh Coastal, Murmansk, Murmansk region 183038, Russian Federation
Description:
The Kola Bridge, or the bridge over the Kola Bay, is a four-lane road bridge with a total length of about 2.5 kilometers. Built in 2005, for the next four years, the Kola Bridge was the record holder for length among the bridges of the Arctic. Today it is one of the longest bridges in Russia.
In addition to its outstanding technical characteristics, the Kola Bridge is the most important transport hub not only of Murmansk, but also of the entire region. This is the most significant transport facility connecting the city with the western districts of the Murmansk region, as well as with the nearest neighbors - Finland and Norway.
Kola Bridge is not only a bridge in the literal sense of the word, it is also a platform on which the brightest, unforgettable sports event is held - the main sports competition called the Murmansk Mile. Every year there is a sports festival, enjoying great love and popularity among Murmansk residents and guests of the city. Competitions are held in various sports - mini-football, beach volleyball, sailing regatta, swimming across the bay, athletics, modeling, paratrooper performances and much more.