Kåkern Bridge

The Kåkern Bridge (Norwegian: Kåkern bru) is a cantilever road bridge that crosses the Kåkernsundet strait between the islands of Flakstadøya and Moskenesøya in the municipality of Flakstad in Nordland county, Norway. The 303-metre (994 ft) long Kåkern Bridge was opened in 2002. The Kåkern Bridge is one of the many bridges that connect the islands of the Lofoten archipelago to each other. The Fredvang Bridges are the only other bridge connection between Flakstadøya and Moskenesøya.

Kåkern Bridge

Kåkern bru
View of the bridge
Coordinates68.0189°N 13.1815°E / 68.0189; 13.1815
Carries E10
CrossesKåkernsundet
LocaleFlakstad, Norway
Characteristics
DesignCantilever bridge
MaterialPrestressed concrete
Total length303 metres (994 ft)
Width10 metres (33 ft)
Location
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