Safety Concerns Brought Down the Bridge: Helsinki Will Not Build a Controversial Bicycle Bridge Near the Prime Minister's Official Residence

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The bridge project collapsed due to security concerns from the Prime Minister's Office.

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Helsinki has been planning a bicycle and pedestrian bridge to Meilahti for about 10 years. The Prime Minister's official residence, Kesäranta, is located next to it.

Helsingin Sanomat

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The controversial bicycle bridge would have been located on the Meilahti shore in such a way that the bridge would have had a better view of the Prime Minister's official residence, Kesäranta.

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The controversial bicycle bridge at Hummelviken is coming to nothing. The city is now shelving the plans. The reason is concerns for the prime minister's safety.

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Helsinki has abandoned the construction of a 200-meter-long sea bridge to Meilahti.