The Millau Viaduct


	The Millau Viaduct

chestnut501

3-19-2009 2:10 AM

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Highest Bridge in the World

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3-21-2009 2:16 AM

BartendingBear

I saw a show on one of the cable networks about the construction of this wonder. It was AWESOME what they had to do to make it work.

3-21-2009 8:52 AM

tabsey

Great clip. The site is worth the visit too. Thanks.

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