Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge

Local namePonte Juscelino Kubitschek
LocationBrasília

Juscelino Kubitschek Bridge, commonly called Ponte JK, is a steel and concrete arch bridge across Lake Paranoá in Brasília, Brazil. It connects the eastern shore of the lake – where Lago Sul, Paranoá and Brasília International Airport are located – to Brasília's city center, via the Monumental Axis. Opened to traffic on December 15, 2002, its distinctive silhouette quickly became a Brasília landmark.The bridge is named after President Juscelino Kubitschek, who served from 1956 to 1961, and is generally considered the main figure supporting the construction of the planned city of Brasília. It was designed by architect Alexandre Chan and structural engineer Mário Vila Verde.

Download Download See more

More information and contact

Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juscelino_Kubitschek_bridge

Address Shis Ql 26 Conjunto 1, 20 - Lago Sul, Brasília, Federal District, 71665-115, Brazil

Coordinates -15°49'28.696" N -47°49'44.506" E

Sygic Travel - A Travel Guide in Your Pocket

Download for free and plan your trips with ease
Or just search for "Sygic Travel" in App Store or Google Play.
Sygic Travel Maps The world's first map app tailored for travelers
Use the app Not now