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viaduct
noun
via·duct
ˈvī-ə-ˌdəkt 
: a long elevated roadway usually consisting of a series of short spans supported on arches, piers, or columns
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The other four viaducts, including those in the section of trail that will open in 2026, are finished except for the installation of pedestrian railings.
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John Meyer, Denver Post, 8 May 2025
The viaduct work, a $91.85 million project, is funded by 90% federal funds and 10% state funds, according to DOT.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2025
Improvements include the replacement of the viaduct’s bridge deck, drainage system, and installation of new barrier walls and highways lights, among other structural enhancements.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2025
The 21-arch viaduct was completed in 1901, and is most recognizable as part of the Hogwarts Express route featured in four Harry Potter films.
—James March, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025
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John Meyer, Denver Post, 8 May 2025
The viaduct work, a $91.85 million project, is funded by 90% federal funds and 10% state funds, according to DOT.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2025
Improvements include the replacement of the viaduct’s bridge deck, drainage system, and installation of new barrier walls and highways lights, among other structural enhancements.
—Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2025
The 21-arch viaduct was completed in 1901, and is most recognizable as part of the Hogwarts Express route featured in four Harry Potter films.
—James March, Travel + Leisure, 3 Feb. 2025
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“Viaduct.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/viaduct. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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viaduct
noun
via·duct
ˈvī-ə-ˌdəkt
: a bridge for carrying a road or railroad over something (as a gorge or a highway)
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