The Rio-Niteroi Bridge is a reinforced concrete structure that connects the cities of Rio de Janeiro and Niteroi in Brazil. Construction began symbolically on August 23, 1968, in the presence of Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in their first and thus far only visit to Brazil. Actual Work begun in January, 1969, and it opened on March 4, 1974.
Its Official name is President Costa e Silva Bridge, in honor of the Brazilian president who ordered its construction. Rio-Niteroi started as a descriptive nickname that soon became better known than the official name. Today, hardly anyone refers to it by its official name.
Its Official name is President Costa e Silva Bridge, in honor of the Brazilian president who ordered its construction. Rio-Niteroi started as a descriptive nickname that soon became better known than the official name. Today, hardly anyone refers to it by its official name.
