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Xunta Completes Restoration of Three Galician Hanging Bridges

The works enhance structural supports and safety in protected Natura 2000 zones ahead of a planned recycled-wood ramp at Calvelo

Visita al puente colgante.
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Overview

  • Summer 2025 works wrapped up repairs and upgrades on the Calvelo, Soutomaior and O Xirimbao pedestrian bridges with a combined €220,000 investment
  • Calvelo’s 30-metre span received €69,000 in repairs over seven months, covering concrete supports, deck replacements and an informational panel
  • O Xirimbao’s 80-metre crossing was closed for several months while €91,000 funded pillar reinforcement, metal cord cleaning and plate replacements
  • Projects were designed to blend infrastructure with natural landscapes and bolster user safety in rural tourism and hiking zones
  • A follow-on contract is now in process to build a recycled-wood stepped ramp improving access to the Calvelo hanging bridge