The paper describes the Groot River Bridge and the site in which it is situated. A brief history of the development of the design of the bridge is given, together with some aspects of the final design. Construction problems peculiar to the site are discussed and construction methods used only on the Groot River Bridge, such as the casting of columns to full height in one continuous operation, are described. The methods used to control the arch profile during its construction and also the procedure for closing the arch are given. Mention is made of precautions taken against alkali-aggregate reaction and a break-down of costs is shown.