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The Veluwemeer Aqueduct, also known as the Drontermeeraqueduct, is a unique structure in the Netherlands that carries a canal over a large lake.This impressive water bridge spans the Veluwemeer lake, connecting the provinces of Flevoland and Gelderland

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[-] agent_flounder@lemmy.one 18 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

This is the Netherlands, where swaths of the land is below sea level. So, naturally, this is a road below the water's surface with an aqueduct above it, enabling boaters to cross over the road. Or at least that's what I'm seeing here.

[-] emergencyfood@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago

Got it, thanks!

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