High Coast Bridge

The High Coast Bridge is a suspension bridge crossing the mouth of the river Ångermanälven near Veda, on the border between the municipalities of Härnösand and Kramfors in the province of Ångermanland in northern Sweden. The bridge is 1,867 meters long, with a span of 1,210 meters, and its column pillars are 180 meters tall. The max height for ships is 40 meters. The bridge was constructed between 1993 and 1997 and was officially opened on 1 December 1997. It is one of the longest suspension bridges in the world and one of Sweden's tallest structures. The bridge is designed to withstand harsh weather conditions, including strong winds and ice, and is built with a robust construction to ensure stability. The area around the bridge is often referred to as High Coast, hence its name