The Tarn Valley is very often crossed by extremely violent winds that can reach 130 km/h or more, not to mention snowstorms. For safety, each side of the viaduct deck is protected by a windbreak screen, which contributes to the general aerodynamic shape of the deck and, therefore, to the general stability of the structure and protects viaduct users from gusts of wind, which could be dangerous. The material used is a special plexiglass, a transparent thermoformable acrylic glass twice lighter than mineral glass usually used for the creation of noise-proof walls, thus making it possible to limit the overload of the apron
Nice, when you look from the position of an ordinary person riding on this bridge, it seems so ordinary. But what a brilliant structure, I clap my hands. Greetings from Russia to France
I live in the center of France and every year we go on vacation in the south so this bridge always remind me of holiday and great memories. I actually just crossed it 2 days ago. There's also a famous rest area just before you cross the bridge (you could see the blue sign at 3:08 before crossing it and also people walking on the left at 3:29 to a great viewing point). You can take great photos there. They also have a very interesting exposition on the construction of the bridge (with english substitles), accessible to both children and adults.
Sound like you had some great memories !! I also love the south of France, my best childhood memories are from my vaction in the south. Really the best place to go to during summer vacation.
Try crossing the calcasiue river bridge in Louisiana on I 10 it's 70 or 80 years old very high up and barley maintained not to mention the only "barrier" is a thin iron metal fence to keep you from going off into deep deep water
Those high Fences' most important Duty is to act as Windbreakers, so big Trucks don't get blown off in heavy Storms. But also the Wind is diverted to Pass the Bridge via it's special Profile so it won't sway up and desintegrate like the Tacoma Narrows Bridge....
If you liked this southbound crossing of the Millau Viaduct, have you ever wondered what it would be like to cross the same bridge but... ...northbound? Well wonder no more. At great expense, I went back to France to get this footage for you. Enjoy... th-cam.com/video/pQIWgtBjqFQ/w-d-xo.html
What is with the shrieking hawk and tweeting bird right in your ear? Were these birds in your car or something? How on Earth could they be so much louder than the passengers?
There is no steep incline or decline,...... driving over the Rainbow Bridge in Texas is way way more harrowing. The incline going up is so steep,...and the railings on the side appears like only a foot tall.
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Southern France on the A75: maps.apple.com/?address=Viaduc%20de%20Millau,%2012100%20Millau,%20France&auid=3911247513393416373&ll=44.084811,3.021905&lsp=9902&q=Viaduc%20de%20Millau&_ext=CisKBAgEEHoKBAgFEAMKBQgGELICCgQIChABCgQIUhADCgQIVRAOCgQIWRABEiYp+OalvEcKRkAx7gZmA/kfCEA5drzLGG4LRkBBToxnupU5CEBQBA%3D%3D&t=m
the thing is with these grand bridges is that 40 years later they become a huge burden to maintain, where following the detour of the valley would only add maybe 10 extra minutes to a journey had they upgraded the original road into a 8 lane by pass. false economy.
If you take care of it proactively -- and the time savings is a lot more than 10 minutes -- it's a net benefit. They've kept up aggressively with keeping surface cracking sealed and they're doing a mill-and-overlay this summer, 18 years after construction (three years later than originally planned), about 1,400 tons of blacktop in all, in order to reseal it and not have the water incursion that plagues so many bridges in the US.
Actually 3 years after opening, the toll had already covered the costs of building and was going towards maintenance and other projects. As for other routes, west is through protected lands and east, there would have been 2 canyons crossing to build.
Glad they covered the sides less accident from people looking over and less anxious drivers
The Tarn Valley is very often crossed by extremely violent winds that can reach 130 km/h or more, not to mention snowstorms. For safety, each side of the viaduct deck is protected by a windbreak screen, which contributes to the general aerodynamic shape of the deck and, therefore, to the general stability of the structure and protects viaduct users from gusts of wind, which could be dangerous. The material used is a special plexiglass, a transparent thermoformable acrylic glass twice lighter than mineral glass usually used for the creation of noise-proof walls, thus making it possible to limit the overload of the apron
Nice, when you look from the position of an ordinary person riding on this bridge, it seems so ordinary. But what a brilliant structure, I clap my hands. Greetings from Russia to France
I live in the center of France and every year we go on vacation in the south so this bridge always remind me of holiday and great memories. I actually just crossed it 2 days ago. There's also a famous rest area just before you cross the bridge (you could see the blue sign at 3:08 before crossing it and also people walking on the left at 3:29 to a great viewing point). You can take great photos there. They also have a very interesting exposition on the construction of the bridge (with english substitles), accessible to both children and adults.
Sound like you had some great memories !! I also love the south of France, my best childhood memories are from my vaction in the south. Really the best place to go to during summer vacation.
Damn, that shot at 2:34 is beautiful and impressive. Imaging driving and seeing that, knowing that you're about to drive on it.
like the high side railings.. the low 3 foot tall concrete block makes me nervous in America. especially on long bridges and high bridges.
Exactly this is what caught my eye as well ....
Try crossing the calcasiue river bridge in Louisiana on I 10 it's 70 or 80 years old very high up and barley maintained not to mention the only "barrier" is a thin iron metal fence to keep you from going off into deep deep water
Those high Fences' most important Duty is to act as Windbreakers, so big Trucks don't get blown off in heavy Storms. But also the Wind is diverted to Pass the Bridge via it's special Profile so it won't sway up and desintegrate like the Tacoma Narrows Bridge....
This is a masterpiece achitect, greatings from Zimbabwe
If you liked this southbound crossing of the Millau Viaduct, have you ever wondered what it would be like to cross the same bridge but... ...northbound? Well wonder no more. At great expense, I went back to France to get this footage for you.
Enjoy...
th-cam.com/video/pQIWgtBjqFQ/w-d-xo.html
Don't you guys have fastag? At toll
What is with the shrieking hawk and tweeting bird right in your ear? Were these birds in your car or something? How on Earth could they be so much louder than the passengers?
There is no steep incline or decline,...... driving over the Rainbow Bridge in Texas is way way more harrowing. The incline going up is so steep,...and the railings on the side appears like only a foot tall.
I’d shit if I had to pass over something that high. Don’t even Ike watching this video
Headphones or earphone users who almost got their ear burst off?
I heard if you clean your windshield sometimes you can see better. Maybe try it.
Have you tried being a better human being?
@@PaulBentham1973 think of me when you see your windshield on this late Sunday afternoon
Not a scary drive like several other bridges
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Where this bridge
Southern France on the A75:
maps.apple.com/?address=Viaduc%20de%20Millau,%2012100%20Millau,%20France&auid=3911247513393416373&ll=44.084811,3.021905&lsp=9902&q=Viaduc%20de%20Millau&_ext=CisKBAgEEHoKBAgFEAMKBQgGELICCgQIChABCgQIUhADCgQIVRAOCgQIWRABEiYp+OalvEcKRkAx7gZmA/kfCEA5drzLGG4LRkBBToxnupU5CEBQBA%3D%3D&t=m
In france ig
the thing is with these grand bridges is that 40 years later they become a huge burden to maintain, where following the detour of the valley would only add maybe 10 extra minutes to a journey had they upgraded the original road into a 8 lane by pass. false economy.
If you take care of it proactively -- and the time savings is a lot more than 10 minutes -- it's a net benefit. They've kept up aggressively with keeping surface cracking sealed and they're doing a mill-and-overlay this summer, 18 years after construction (three years later than originally planned), about 1,400 tons of blacktop in all, in order to reseal it and not have the water incursion that plagues so many bridges in the US.
Actually 3 years after opening, the toll had already covered the costs of building and was going towards maintenance and other projects.
As for other routes, west is through protected lands and east, there would have been 2 canyons crossing to build.
check out the history of the city of millau. It used to take hours to cross the city because multiple highways would lead to that town
@@MrFrenchfanfanWikipedia states otherwise. Do you have a source for that info?
A 8-lane highway accross a narrow valley and an historical town?? Crazy "advice".