Hisingsbron, Göteborg

Project status

Completed

Modern cable-stayed bridge with tall white pylons spanning a river, set against a cityscape.

A modern bridge strengthens Gothenburg's city center

Hisingsbron crosses the river Göta älv and is the new link between the mainland and Hisingen. On May 9, 2021, the bridge was opened for pedestrians, cyclists, cars and buses. Trams will start operating on the new bridge in mid-August. Hisingsbron contributes to the development of the city center in Gothenburg and connects the two sides of the river.

Client:

Göteborgs stad

Service:

Construction Management

Market segment:

Bridges

Start date:

Completion date:

City:

Gothenburg

State:

Västra Götaland County

Country:

Sweden

Image gallery

Modern drawbridge over a calm river with urban skyline in the background under a cloudy sky.

Modern cable-stayed bridge spanning over water with towering pylons against a blue sky backdrop.

Modern bridge construction with vehicles and workers near a large glass building under a clear sky.

Modernes Glasgebäude mit gestuftem Design neben erhöhter Fahrbahn unter bewölktem Himmel.

Production manager Peo Halvarsson has built bridges for 30 years and thinks that Hisingsbron is the best bridge he has built in terms of quality.

The width of the bridge is 40 meters, which can be compared with the old Götaälvbron's 27 meters.

The steel delivery was delayed a whole year, which was beyond our control. We still managed to finish in time.

Hisingsbron contributes to the development of the city center in Gothenburg and connects the two sides of the river.

All four pylons in place. Photo: Katrin Svensson

The sun goes down over Gothenburg when the first pylon is lifted into place. Photo: Katrin Svensson

The first counterweight on site at Hisingsbron. Photo: Katrin Svensson

The barge with the pylons sails in through Götaälvbron. Photo: Niklas Maupoix

Hisingsbrons pylons were manufactured in Spain and lifted on site in July 2020. Photo: City of Gothenburg

The pylons were mounted on the bridge supports on the north side and then on the south side. Photo: City of Gothenburg

Hisingsbron grew from the middle and out towards the river banks. The pylons and the lifting part in the middle were assembled during the late summer and early autumn of 2020.

The bridge takes shape towards the south side of the river.

Kollektivtrafikbron ska lyfta sig ur vägbanan ner mot Nordstan.

The public transport bridge will rise from the roadway down towards Nordstan.

A total of 42 side spans are distributed on both sides.

Work with one of Hisingsbron's crossbeams.

Even though large sections are lifted into place, it is a close fit. We talk millimeters.

The crossbeam is transported on site by crossing the existing bridge.

The bridge parts are joined together.

Work at one of the bridge pillars.

The work with Hisingsbron is technically challenging with a complicated foundation.

The Hisingsbron connects the two sides of the river. Illustration: Mattias Henningsson-Jönsson

Skanska has built Hisingsbron in central Gothenburg. The bridge is crossing the river Göta Älv.

The new bridge is lower and shorter, giving the impression that the distance is shorter across the river. Wider walking and bicycle lanes make it easier and faster to cross it.

Hisingsbron invites you to enjoy the view of the river.

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