Magdeburg Water Bridge

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by Olivier Cleynen

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The Magdeburg Water Bridge in Magdeburg, Germany, is an impressive engineering marvel. It is the longest navigable aqueduct in the world, spanning 918 meters (3,012 feet). This bridge allows ships to travel between the Elbe-Havel Canal and the Mittelland Canal, bypassing the Elbe River. Opened in 2003, it greatly enhances the efficiency of transportation by connecting important waterways, thereby reducing the need for complex lock systems and saving transit time for vessels.

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