Top elevated walkways worldwide

+15 Skywalk

Where: Calgary, Albert, Canada
Length: 16km
The world’s largest skywalk network features 59 bridges connecting a myriad of buildings in only 64 blocks. The skywalk is elevated 15 feet from the ground, hence the name “+15”

Minneapolis Skywalk System

Where: Minnesota, USA
Length: 11km
Despite being the second in length, the Minneapolis Skywalk System is the world’s largest continuous elevated walkway. Winters in Minnesota are incredibly harsh, so the skywalk helps keep folks warm on their way to office buildings, stores and banks within 80 blocks connected by this web of climate-controlled walkways.

Saint Paul Skywalk

Where: Minnesota, USA
Length: 8km
Like the Minneapolis Skywalk System, the Saint Paul Skywalk, built in 1967, connects several buildings and stores located in a 30-block area. Part of the skywalk is designed to allow visitors to take in the beautiful sights of Saint Paul.

Des Moines Skywalk

Where: Iowa, USA
Length: 5.6km
Built in the 1980s, the elevated transport network serves people in a controlled 22.5-degree-celsius enclosed system of sky bridges, connecting buildings and department stores spanning 30 blocks.

Mumbai Skywalk

Where: Mumbai, India
Length: 1.3km (1st phase)
Still in the first stage of development, this skywalk system is set to be one of the largest in the world. The focus of this system is to allow users to easily connect to other public transportation within Mumbai like the bus station and taxi stands. It also lets commuters to reach popular shopping destinations.

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