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title: "A bridge dedicated to active modes – Norway"
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# A bridge dedicated to active modes – Norway

![A bridge dedicated to active modes – Norway](https://www.systra.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/porsgrunn-artist-view.jpg)

**Pedestrians and cyclists will be the main users of this structure designed to span the Porsgrunnelva river in Porsgrunn, in the Grenland region of south-east Norway.**

SYSTRA SWS teams, as part of a turnkey project consortium commissioned by the
engineering firm Degree of Freedom, will lead the geotechnical studies for the
project as part of the bridge design, for the Norwegian constructor Consto
Anlegg Sør AS.

### A COMMITMENT TO SOFT MODES

This new bridge dedicated to soft mobility demonstrates the Norwegian
authorities’ commitment to supporting the development of active modes of
transport. Its location over the Porsgrunnelva River, which flows into the
Baltic Sea, will not block boat traffic: its central span will be equipped with
two tilting flaps to open the passage to shipping, several times a day.

### SYSTRA ASSERTS ITSELF ON THE ELEVATED STRUCTURES MARKET IN NORWAY

Norway has a rugged terrain throughout its territory, which means that it needs
bridges, viaducts, and overhead structures to develop its transport networks.
SYSTRA is working with the country on several major projects, including the
doubling of the Grenland Bridge in Design & Build, on behalf of the constructor
Eiffage.

Norway is also very committed to the development of soft mobility, and our local
teams are working on the construction of a pedestrian and cycle bridge a
pedestrian and cycle bridge near the Romsdal fjord, in cooperation with Degree
of Freedom, as in Porsgrunn.

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