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Old 29-01-08, 09:50 PM   #1
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Has anyone been across the Millau Viaduct recently? I've been told that because the lorry drivers were suffering from vertigo, screens have been errected that obliterate the view. Is there any truth in this?

Also, where is the best view of the viaduct?
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Old 29-01-08, 10:06 PM   #2
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Yes there are screens along the sides, or there were in July 2007. They do detract from the view off the bridge but TBH it is not somewhere to admire the view if you are driving!

Several good long views of the bridge can be had from the road down the Tarn gorge (D907). also there is a view point on the N9 above the town on the dual carriageway. You can also ride out along the D992 under the bridge and get a good view from there. You can follow the unclassified road under the bridge to the new service area on the north side of the bridge. Here some I took last year (posted several times before so sorry if folks bored of em)

From the N9 view point


The road under the viaduct



A recently cut wheat field I managed to sneak into off the D992

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Old 29-01-08, 11:03 PM   #3
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Wow, looks better than the publicity photos and a must see when we go in sept. Cheers
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Old 30-01-08, 08:01 AM   #4
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Stunning!

Are you going in September Teej?

So am I.

Maybe I'll see you there.
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Stunning!

Are you going in September Teej?

So am I.

Maybe I'll see you there.
Do you know how to get there?
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Old 30-01-08, 09:26 AM   #6
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Do you know how to get there?
I'm sure I could tag on to a couple of old geezers going in the same direction.
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Old 30-01-08, 09:32 AM   #7
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I'm sure I could tag on to a couple of old geezers going in the same direction.

Hey................... less of the 'geezer' nonsense. Can't argue about the 'old'.

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Old 31-01-08, 08:47 AM   #8
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I'd love to go visit there aswell, I would tag along however I am in Egypt in September.
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Stunning!

Are you going in September Teej?

So am I.

Maybe I'll see you there.

So might I
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So might I
COOL BEANS

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