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Top Ten Strangest Places To Drive in the World (2)
Part 2
5. Viaduc de Millau Bridge, Tarn Valley, France
Experience a drive across a record-breaking bridge!
The Science: The Viaduc de Millau Bridge in the Tarn Valley, France was first opened in December 2004. Its construction broke three world records in terms of engineering. Viaduc de Millau Bridge boasts the highest road bridge deck in the world, at 270m above sea level at its highest point. The bridge also has the highest mast in the world (343m) and the highest foundations.
Directions: The bridge makes up the last link of the A75 autoroute from Clermont-Ferrand to Pézenas. The viaduct is currently operated as a toll bridge.
6. Baldwin Street, Dunedin, New Zealand
Hit the slippery slope down under to the world’s steepest road
The Science: Baldwin Street is a short, straight street, measuring just 350 metres in length. Nothing remarkable there, however, at its maximum, the slope of Baldwin Street is 19º and rises by 1 metre for every 3 metres travelled. The Guinness Book of Records regards Baldwin Street as the world’s steepest street, with a 35% grade in steepness.
Directions: Baldwin Street is situated to the north of the city of Dunedin. Dunedin can be reached within 5 hours of Christchurch and 3 hours from Invercargill.
7. Route 90, Israel
Experience the lowest of the low…take a drive along the world’s lowest road.
The Science: Israel’s Route 90 is the world’s lowest place to drive, due to its position along the Dead Sea a location regarded as the Earth’s lowest point, not under water or ice.
Directions: Route 90 is the longest road in Israel, stretching from Metula and the northern border with Lebanon and the western side of the Sea of Galilee. The road passes through the West Bank too but does not enter Palestinian controlled areas.
8. Laerdal Tunnel, Aurland, Norway
Experience prolonged tunnel vision…
The Science: Stretching 24.5km from Norway’s Laerdal to Aurland, Laerdalstunnelen is the world’s longest tunnel. The tunnel has been specially designed with weary drivers in mind and has been divided into four sections, which are separated by three 30-metre wide mountain caves. The caves were included in plans as a way of breaking up the monotony of the tunnel and to provide a relaxing resting spot for tired drivers
Directions: The Laerdal Tunnel connects Laerdal and Aurland in Sogn og Fjordane county in western Norway. The tunnel forms part of the E16 main route between Oslo and Bergen..
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