bicycle/hiking bridge Drachten...

De Slinger is a bicycle bridge over the Zuiderhogeweg from the Overstesingel to the Eikesingel. With a total length of 240 meters, it is the largest bicycle bridge in the Northern Netherlands. The bridge is built above a roundabout and these two together ensure a good flow of traffic. Before the roundabout was built, cyclists and pedestrians had to cross the intersection via a crossing with traffic lights. This resulted in a lot of traffic jams, because the intersection is close to the exit of the motorway. The bridge itself is quite steep, which causes some problems for the elderly and children. A viewing platform has been placed in the middle of the bridge, from which you can look down on other traffic. There is a fence with bars around the plateau. Above it is a large cone that makes the total height of the bridge 30 meters. The entire bicycle bridge is illuminated in the evening.