Rio Antirio Bridge
Rio–Antirrio, Charilaos Trikoupis
Greece, Peloponnese
Rio Antirio is a cable-stayed bridge across the Gulf of Corinth, connecting the city of Rio on the Peloponnese peninsula with the city of Antirio on the other side of the bay. The bridge opened on August 7, 2004. The length of the bridge is 2,880 meters with the longest span of 560 meters. The width of the bridge is 27.2 meters. There is a pedestrian zone and a path for cyclists. The bridge has the ability to move apart along with the distance of the Peloponnese from mainland Greece (by 35 mm per year). Entrance to the bridge by car is paid.