Franjo Tuđman Bridge (Osijek)
| Franjo Tuđman Bridge Most dr. Franje Tuđmana | |
|---|---|
 Franjo Tuđman Bridge from Tvrđa | |
| Carries | 2 traffic lanes, 2 pedestrian lanes |
| Crosses | Drava River |
| Locale | Osijek, Croatia |
| Official name | Most dr. Franje Tuđmana |
| Maintained by | Hrvatske ceste |
| Preceded by | Pedestrian bridge |
| Followed by | Railway bridge |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 294 m (965 ft) |
| Piers in water | 2 |
| History | |
| Construction begin | 1993 |
| Construction end | 1995 |
| Inaugurated | 10 June 1995 |
| Statistics | |
| Toll | no |
Franjo Tuđman Bridge (Croatian: Most dr. Franje Tuđmana) is a 294 meters long bridge over Drava River located in Osijek, Croatia. It connects Osijek and Slavonia with Baranja.
History [1]
In 1962 a vehicular bridge over Drava River was built in Osijek. It was in function until 1991 when it was demolished in the Croatian War of Independence, battle of Osijek.
In 1993 was a cornerstone was laid for a new bridge. The initiator of this project was Croatian President Franjo Tuđman. New bridge was finished in 1995, in place of old bridge. Opening ceremony was on 10 June 1995, with attending of president Tuđman.
From 1995 since 2009 bridge had few names, for example Drava Bridge (Croatian: Dravski most) or Bilje Bridge (Croatian: Biljski most).
In 2009 by decision of leaderships of Osijek and Osijek-Baranja County, bridge was renamed to Franjo Tuđman Bridge.
In 2012 bridge had been renovated.
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Coordinates: 45°33′44″N 18°42′05″E / 45.56222°N 18.70139°E