The Millau Viaduct

Here’s another amazing example of civil engineering. Supported by seven piers and over 1.5 miles long, the Millau Viaduct is the highest bridge in the world (just under 800’ / 240m). Located in southern France, the viaduct connects the motorway from Paris to Barcelona at the point where the River Tarn (which runs through a wide gorge between two plateaus) interrupts it.

This just in from Pedro in Spain . . . a very cool slide show showing a time-lapse view of the construction of the viaduct. Muchas Gracias Pedro! Download viaducmillau.pps