“Mind the gap” a phrase echoes in my head. We are standing before the Viaduto de Sete Rios, a bridge with a story etched in its very structure.
The Viaduto de Sete Rios is not just a way to cross from one side to the other. It is a testament to Lisbon’s growth. It is a vital part of the city’s infrastructure.
The Sete Rios railway station opened in 1888. The Viaduto de Sete Rios allows trains to pass over roads. The Avenida Columbano Bordalo Pinheiro is nearby. The Estrada de Benfica also runs close to the viaduct.
In 1961, Artur Inácio Bastos captured a moment in time. His photograph shows the Viaduto de Sete Rios in use. Workers, streetlights, and cars fill the scene. This image offers a glimpse into the past. It captures the viaduct as an integral part of daily life.
The municipality captured the Viaduto de Sete Rios again in 1993. Michel Waldmann, a photographer, took the picture. The photograph shows a traffic light. It shows the Sete Rios railway viaduct. Rua Francisco Gentil Martins is also visible.
The Sete Rios Station has two side platforms. It also has one island platform. These platforms serve four tracks. Trains arrive and depart frequently. They connect Lisbon to various destinations.
The Fertagus trains started using Sete Rios Station in 1999. The station is on the Cintura Line. The line runs between Benfica and Santa Apolónia.
In March 2020, the Viaduto de Sete Rios underwent maintenance. There were traffic interruptions. The works took place at night. Authorities coordinated traffic diversions.
The Viaduto de Sete Rios is more than concrete and steel. It is a symbol of connection. It links neighborhoods and facilitates travel. It is a piece of Lisbon’s story.