Eleven days before the start of UEFA EURO 2008™, Geneva has inaugurated its 'Footbridge of Sports' aiding the route for pedestrians and cyclists between Bachet-de-Pesay tram and bus stop and Stade de Genève.
Ease of access
The 185-metre wooden bridge will allow for safe and easy movement for up to 30,000 spectators to the city's stadium, which will stage the Group A fixtures between Portugal and Turkey on 7 June, Czech Republic v Portugal on 11 June and Turkey v Czech Republic four days after that. The bridge was planned in the late 1990s before the construction of the stadium and Switzerland's successful bid to host the European Championship along with Austria in 2002.
Ease of access
The 185-metre wooden bridge will allow for safe and easy movement for up to 30,000 spectators to the city's stadium, which will stage the Group A fixtures between Portugal and Turkey on 7 June, Czech Republic v Portugal on 11 June and Turkey v Czech Republic four days after that. The bridge was planned in the late 1990s before the construction of the stadium and Switzerland's successful bid to host the European Championship along with Austria in 2002.
Future events
Geneva's authorities were delighted with the bridge's opening, which they hope relieve some of the traffic in the region's public highways during the tournament. The construction of the bridge also improves the city's hopes of hosting further events following UEFA EURO 2008™.
Geneva's authorities were delighted with the bridge's opening, which they hope relieve some of the traffic in the region's public highways during the tournament. The construction of the bridge also improves the city's hopes of hosting further events following UEFA EURO 2008™.
