Sopraelevata

The Sopraelevata Aldo Moro is an elevated roadway about five kilometers (3 miles) long in Genoa that has carried private traffic along the port since 1965. Built on 210 pillars, it connects the Foce and Sampierdarena districts but cuts the old town off from the historic harbor. A typical example of the car-oriented urban planning of the 1960s, it draws heavy criticism today. You'll see an imposing structure, 16 meters (52 feet) wide, that shapes the look of the city, while its value to the urban fabric has been debated for decades. Despite technical problems and calls for a tunnel or bridge alternative, the elevated road will remain in place for now because of the cost.