Betancourt Bridge, Saint Petersburg
Facts and practical information
Betancourt Bridge is a non-bascule 6-lane bridge with a cycle path in Saint Petersburg that opened in 2018. The bridge crosses the Little Neva and the Zhdanovka rivers, passing Petrovsky and Sernyy island, and connects the Vasilyevsky and Petrogradsky islands. The bridge is part of the Centre Transport Bypass, it allows non-stop traffic from Pulkovo Airport to the Krestovsky Stadium. First ideas to construct a bridge across appeared as early as in the 1980s. Since that time the design was changed significantly, instead of the straight lay the bridge became S-shaped in order to avoid the ‘Almaz’ military shipyard that was located on the bank of the Little Neva. However, the production was closed before the actual construction of the bridge even started. ()
Петроградский район (Посадский)Saint Petersburg
Betancourt Bridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Petrovsky Stadium, Yubileyny Sports Palace, Artmuza, Lutheran Church of Saint Michael.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Which popular attractions are close to Betancourt Bridge?
How to get to Betancourt Bridge by public transport?
Bus
- Петровский проспект • Lines: 14 (4 min walk)
- Ремесленная улица • Lines: 14 (4 min walk)
Trolleybus
- Ремесленная улица • Lines: 7 (4 min walk)
- Новоладожская улица • Lines: 7 (9 min walk)
Metro
- Чкаловская • Lines: 5 (23 min walk)
- Крестовский остров • Lines: 5 (24 min walk)
Tram
- 1-я и Кадетская линии В.О., станция метро Спортивная • Lines: 40, 6 (25 min walk)
- станция метро Спортивная • Lines: 40, 6, Т1 (26 min walk)