Cize–Bolozon viaduct

Cize–Bolozon viaduct

A view of the viaduct from the southwest while crossed by a two level TGV
Coordinates 46°12′56″N 5°27′04″E / 46.21556°N 5.45111°E / 46.21556; 5.45111Coordinates: 46°12′56″N 5°27′04″E / 46.21556°N 5.45111°E / 46.21556; 5.45111
Carries
Crosses Ain gorge
Locale France
Characteristics
Total length 273 metres (896 ft)
Height 73 metres (240 ft)
Number of spans 11
History
Architect Jean-François Blassel
Opened 1875 (1875)

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

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.

References

  1. 1 2 Debachy, R. (July–September 1950). "Le viaduc de Cize Bolozon". Visages de l'Ain. 11: 43–45.
  2. ↑ "Tourisme & Paysages". 2010-12-14. Retrieved 2010-12-14.
  3. ↑ "Cize–Bolozon Viaduct (1875) – Structurae". 2010-12-14. Retrieved 2010-12-14.
  4. ↑ "RFF Haut-Bugey – Les travaux en images". 2010-12-14. Retrieved 2010-12-14.
  5. ↑ "Rapports et délibérations / Département de l'Ain, Conseil général". October 1945. p. 348.
  6. ↑ "Haut Bugey line". 2006-10-08. Retrieved 2010-12-14.
  7. ↑ "RFF Haut-Bugey – Les travaux en images". 2010-12-14. Retrieved 2010-12-14.
  8. ↑ "Railway Gazette: Haut-Bugey line inaugurated". 2010-12-14. Retrieved 2010-12-14.
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