San Roque González de Santa Cruz Bridge

The San Roque González de Santa Cruz Bridge iis an international cable-stayed road-rail bridge that spans the Paraná River, connecting the cities of Posadas, Argentina, and Encarnación, Paraguay. Originally proposed in 1977 as compensation to Paraguay for territorial flooding caused by the Yacyretá Dam, the 2,550-meter (8,366 ft) structure features a 570-meter (1,870 ft) main span and a 1,595-meter (5,233 ft) approach viaduct, accommodating both vehicular traffic and the Posadas-Encarnación International Train.

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San Roque González de Santa Cruz Bridge

The San Roque González de Santa Cruz Bridge iis an international cable-stayed road-rail bridge that spans the Paraná River, connecting the cities of Posadas, Argentina, and Encarnación, Paraguay. Originally proposed in 1977 as compensation to Paraguay for territorial flooding caused by the Yacyretá Dam, the 2,550-meter (8,366 ft) structure features a 570-meter (1,870 ft) main span and a 1,595-meter (5,233 ft) approach viaduct, accommodating both vehicular traffic and the Posadas-Encarnación International Train.

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