Atlantic Bridge
Atlantic Bridge
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BigMerk
Glasgow, UK2,709 contributions
Feb 2023
The bridge is a very impressive structure stretching over the Panama Canal near Colon. We sailed under the bridge as we entered the Canal and we also crossed it from the Qua Clara Visitor Centre, before doubling-back and heading to the port of Colon. For me the style of the bridge is reminiscent of the new Forth Road Bridge in Scotland.
Written 22 February 2023
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Joseph D
10 contributions
Jan 2020
We took the opportunity to cross the new bridge after a visit to the Aqua Clara Locks. Just driving across you get a good view of the entrance channels to the old and new locks. Worth the (no traffic) trip.
Written 3 February 2020
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mikeej99
Santa Barbara, CA133 contributions
Mar 2019
Most beautiful at night when lit with the uplighting. This is another awesome piece of engineering in this region.
Written 22 February 2020
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James W
Henderson, NV737 contributions
Feb 2020
Beautiful structure connecting the two sides of the Canal, built we were told by a French engineering firm. At night, the bridge looks almost like.a sculpture and stands out from the surroundings.
Written 11 February 2020
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LakeLoafer
Wetumpka, AL142 contributions
Oct 2019
We cruised under the bridge on our Holland America ship. It is tall and beautiful. We got some interesting pictures from under the bridge.
Written 10 November 2019
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PamLM
Sergeant Bluff, IA187 contributions
Mar 2019 • Couples
The construction is beautiful. The perspective from the cruise ship is unique. Another bridge of the canal mirrors the design.
Written 11 September 2019
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Kelleygirl2
Sarasota, FL6,295 contributions
Feb 2019 • Couples
By 10:30AM our bus had lined up with many other vehicles to cross the canal on the Panama Canal Ferry adjacent to the Atlantic Bridge. Currently there are three places to cross from one side of the Panama Canal to the other via car. The oldest and last used bridge is the swing bridge at Gatun Locks. The Atlantic Bridge is replacing the swing bridge but is not yet completed so a temporary car ferry is the only way to get across at this time on the Atlantic side of the canal. I happened to enjoy the nostalgic experience of a small car ferry crossing. The Atlantic Bridge in Colon, expected to be completed in 2019, began construction in 2013. When completed it will be the only bridge north of the Culebra Cut and will be the third bridge over the Panama Canal after the Bridge of the Americas and the Centennial Bridge, both of which are on the Pacific side of the canal.
We were lucky in the car/bus lineup that placed our bus first off the ferry, but more importantly, gave us easy access to get off the bus and walk around the ferry observing the canal traffic on the short ride. A short tailed hawk soared over the water while we watched large container ships that were visible quite near us, seemingly enormous compared to our tiny ferry. We watched several container ships pass by us as they traveled under the near-completed Atlantic Bridge.
Later, when our small ship was preparing to go into the canal we had to wait for the PCA Pilot to board our ship. Once he did we motored under the Atlantic Bridge and into the Gatun Locks.
We were lucky in the car/bus lineup that placed our bus first off the ferry, but more importantly, gave us easy access to get off the bus and walk around the ferry observing the canal traffic on the short ride. A short tailed hawk soared over the water while we watched large container ships that were visible quite near us, seemingly enormous compared to our tiny ferry. We watched several container ships pass by us as they traveled under the near-completed Atlantic Bridge.
Later, when our small ship was preparing to go into the canal we had to wait for the PCA Pilot to board our ship. Once he did we motored under the Atlantic Bridge and into the Gatun Locks.
Written 19 April 2019
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Razorfish
Little Rock, AR5,287 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
The Atlantic Bridge is a beautiful entry to the Panama Canal. It is an impressive structure that you see as you approach and then go under it to enter the Canal.
Written 18 June 2024
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Sue M
Williamsburg, VA1,535 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
We were doing the full Panama Canal transit so once we left the Gatun Locks, we headed towards and sailed under this impressive bridge that crosses the Canal.
Written 5 January 2024
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Kevin S
Pontypridd, UK7,048 contributions
Apr 2022
View from either side. Either by heading towards Agua Clara visitor centre or by heading over the bridge towards Fort San Lorenzo but turning left immediately over the bridge and going a few km until there is a clear space to park on your left. Both sides have good view of the locks on zoom photo.
The main photo tripadvisor has posted as the Atlantic bridge is in fact the Puente Centario nearer Panama city.
The main photo tripadvisor has posted as the Atlantic bridge is in fact the Puente Centario nearer Panama city.
Written 26 April 2022
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