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Nelson Mandela Bridge.

A cable-stayed bridge linking Newtown and Braamfontein, named for Mandela and lit above the railway tracks at night.

Photo: NJR ZA · Public domain

Where
Newtown to Braamfontein
Opened
2003
Length
284 metres

The story behind it.

Nelson Mandela Bridge is a bridge in Johannesburg, South Africa. It is the fourth of five bridges which cross the railway lines and sidings located just west of Johannesburg Park Station, the first being the Johan Rissik Bridge adjacent to the station.

Read the background on Wikipedia

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A spark for your day.

This is a landmark story. Current visiting hours, entry arrangements and accessibility have not been confirmed here.

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