Unveiling the World's Top 9 Priciest Construction Projects

9. Pont Delmas, Jacques Chaban

Place of location: Bordeaux, France Founded in 2013 at a cost of $195 million, The Pont Jacques Chaban-Delmas, which crosses the Garonne in Bordeaux, France, is 253 feet tall at its tallest point. It has a length of 1,886 feet, with 360 feet being the greatest span. 2013 saw the bridge's public opening. It bears the name of a former Bordeaux mayor and French prime minister.

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Twitter.com/Pont Jacques Chaban-Delmas @DoPiento The Pont Jacques Chaban-Delmas uses a vertical lift system for operation. This indicates that the span stays parallel to the deck even as it rises vertically. The vertical lift has an advantage over bascules and swing spans in terms of construction costs per square foot. Building the Chaban-Delmas took three years.