Cize–Bolozon_viaduct

Cize–Bolozon viaduct

Cize–Bolozon viaduct

Road and rail bridge over the Ain in eastern France

The Cize–Bolozon viaduct is a combination rail and vehicular viaduct crossing the Ain gorge in France connecting the communes of Cize and Bolozon in the Ain département.[1][2]

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An original span built in the same location in 1875 was destroyed in World War II.[3][4] Reconstructed as an urgent post-war project due to its position on a main line to Paris,[5] the new viaduct reopened in May 1950.[1]

It carries road and rail traffic at different levels: the railway, which was closed for reinforcement and restoration in 2005, occupies the upper level. Part of the Ligne du Haut-Bugey,[6][7] it reopened in December 2010[8] as part of the international Paris–Geneva line. The local road from Poncin to Thoirette uses the lower level.

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References

  1. [1]
    Debachy, R. (July–September 1950). "Le viaduc de Cize Bolozon". Visages de l'Ain. 11: 43–45.
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    "Tourisme & Paysages". 2010-12-14. Retrieved 2010-12-14.
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    "Cize–Bolozon Viaduct (1875) – Structurae". 2010-12-14. Retrieved 2010-12-14.
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    "RFF Haut-Bugey – Les travaux en images". 2010-12-14. Retrieved 2010-12-14.[permanent dead link]
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    "Rapports et délibérations / Département de l'Ain, Conseil général". October 1945. p. 348.
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    "Haut Bugey line". 2006-10-08. Retrieved 2010-12-14.
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    "RFF Haut-Bugey – Les travaux en images". 2010-12-14. Retrieved 2010-12-14.[permanent dead link]
  8. [8]
    "Railway Gazette: Haut-Bugey line inaugurated". 2010-12-14. Retrieved 2010-12-14.
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