Advantages
Currently, the only way to reach Chiloé from the mainland is by ferry, which takes about 25-45 minutes. With the bridge, the time would be reduced to less than three minutes travelling at a speed of 100 km/h (63 mph).
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Famous quotes containing the word advantages:
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—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)
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—Johann Wolfgang Von Goethe (1749–1832)
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