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The Confederation Bridge is a bridge spanning the Abegweit Passage of Northumberland Strait, linking Prince Edward Island with mainland New Brunswick, Canada.

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The Confederation Bridge is a bridge spanning the Abegweit Passage of Northumberland Strait, linking Prince Edward Island with mainland New Brunswick, Canada.

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The 12.9-kilometre (8 miles) long bridge opened on 31 May 1997.It is the longest bridge over ice covered water in the world.

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It is a multi-span post-tensioned concrete box girder structure. Most of the curved bridge is 40 metres (131 ft) above water, and it contains a 60 m (197 ft) high navigation span to permit ship traffic. The bridge rests on 62 piers, of which the 44 main piers are 250 m (820 ft) apart and is 11 m (36 ft) wide.

The speed limit is 80 kph (50 mph). It takes about 10 minutes to cross.

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The toll is $43.25

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