Cize–Bolozon viaduct explained

The Cize–Bolozon viaduct is a combination rail and vehicular viaduct crossing the Ain gorge in France. It is a structure that connects the communes of Cize and Bolozon in the Ain département.^{[1] [2]}

In 1875, an original span built in the same location but was destroyed later in World War II.^{[3] [4]} The viaduct was reconstructed as an urgent post-war project due to its position on a main line to Paris.^[5] It reopened in May 1950.^[1]

It has two different levels: the upper level is a railway while the lower carries road traffic. The railway was closed for reinforcement and restoration in 2005, and reopened in December 2010 as part of the .^{[6] [7] [8]} The lower level is a local road from Poncin to Thoirette.

See also

• Cize-Bolozon station

External links

• Details of the Haut-Bugey line, showing the viaduct

Notes and References

1. Debachy. R.. Le viaduc de Cize Bolozon. Visages de l'Ain. July–September 1950. 11. 43–45.
2. Web site: Tourisme & Paysages. 2010-12-14. 2010-12-14.
3. Web site: Cize–Bolozon Viaduct (1875) – Structurae. 2010-12-14. 2010-12-14.
4. Web site: RFF Haut-Bugey – Les travaux en images. 2010-12-14. 2010-12-14.
5. Web site: Rapports et délibérations / Département de l'Ain, Conseil général. October 1945. 348.
6. Web site: Haut Bugey line. 2010-12-14. 2006-10-08.
7. Web site: RFF Haut-Bugey – Les travaux en images. 2010-12-14. 2010-12-14.
8. Web site: Railway Gazette: Haut-Bugey line inaugurated. 2010-12-14. 2010-12-14.