In 1989, the local government invited five engineering firms to submit concept proposals for a new crossing.

The 25,000 vehicles per day took a significant toll on quality of life in the neighborhood and were degrading the Fribourg Cathedral, a symbol of the city.

[6] The main span of the bridge is 196.00 m (643.04 ft) in length—the longest in Switzerland—and positioned between two pylons of unequal height.

[2] A cover on the northwest 160 m (520 ft) of the bridge leading to the tunnel entrance was added to reduce noise in the adjacent Palatinat quarter.

[9] The pedestrian and cycling path diverges from the bridge and leads to the Bellevue and Palatinat quarters without entering the tunnel.

[5] The tunnel from the bridge intersects a short subterranean segment of Rue de Morat.