The bridge changing lives and boosting business
Summary
The Öresund Bridge, connecting Denmark and Sweden, has been open for 25 years, significantly impacting business and commuting in the region. It has made cross-border travel faster and more convenient, leading to increased commuting, business opportunities, and relocations.Key Facts
- The Öresund Bridge connects Denmark's capital, Copenhagen, with Malmö, Sweden.
- It opened 25 years ago, in 1998.
- The bridge is 16 kilometers long and includes a rail and road link.
- Cross-border commuting has increased by over 400% since the bridge's opening.
- There has been a more than 60% rise in people moving across the bridge from one country to the other.
- The bridge has led to a 73% increase in businesses starting on the opposite side of the water.
- Over 100 businesses have relocated their Swedish headquarters or specialist offices to Malmö.
- The bridge cost 30 billion Danish krone to build, which is about $4.3 billion.
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