Which Bordeaux bridge, opened in 2013, is France’s longest vertical-lift bridge?

Pont Jacques Chaban-Delmas is the Bordeaux bridge opened in 2013 that is France’s longest vertical-lift bridge.

The bridge crosses the Garonne River in Bordeaux and links the Bacalan and Bastide districts. It opened to traffic on 16 March 2013 and is named after Jacques Chaban-Delmas, a former French prime minister and longtime mayor of Bordeaux. Its movable central section can be raised to allow large ships to pass along the river.

The bridge is about 575 metres long, while its lifting span is approximately 117 metres. Four tall towers guide the central section upward, giving the bridge a distinctive appearance when viewed from the riverbanks.

It is often confused with Pont d’Aquitaine, another major Bordeaux crossing. Pont d’Aquitaine is a suspension bridge farther downstream, while Pont Jacques Chaban-Delmas is a vertical-lift bridge designed to preserve navigation access through the city.