大鳴門橋
alternative words: Naruto Strait Bridge, Dainaruto Bridge
keywords:
bridge
,
shikoku
related topics:
Hyogo Prefecture
,
Tokushima Prefecture
,
Akashi Bridge
,
Awaji Island
,
Shikoku island
related web sites:
http://www.hsba.go.jp
explanation: Long bridge constructed between Shikoku and Awaji Island over Naruto Strait. It is the first of the series of bridges built between Honshu and Shikoku. Its total length is 1629 m and the span between 2 main pillars is "only" 876 m. Though opened in June 1985 for cars, its railroad remains unused because its counter part, Akashi Bridge has been built without railroad contrary to the initial plan. Naruto Strait is well known for its whirlpools which appear during a tide.
French version
