Enneüs Heerma Bridge
The Enneüs Heerma Bridge (Dutch: Enneüs Heermabrug) is a bridge in Amsterdam, Netherlands located in the new neighbourhood of IJburg, built on seven artificial islands in the IJmeer. It connects the district of Zeeburgereiland, on the eastern edge of the city, with Steigereiland, to the south.
Enneüs Heerma Bridge | |
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| Coordinates | 52°21′54″N 4°58′36″E |
| Carries | Road traffic and light rail |
| Locale | Amsterdam, Netherlands |
| Characteristics | |
| Material | Steel |
| Total length | 230 metres (750 ft) |
| Width | 38 metres (125 ft) |
| Height | 26 metres (85 ft) |
| History | |
| Designer | Grimshaw Architects |
| Opened | 2001 |
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The bridge is named after Enneüs Heerma, who served as Leader of the Christian Democratic Appeal, alderman in Amsterdam and State Secretary twice under Prime Minister Ruud Lubbers. Alongside the Nescio Bridge which is a cycle and footbridge connecting IJburg to East Amsterdam, it is one of the neighbourhood's best known landmarks.
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