Tullbron

Construction for Tullbron (Customs Bridge) began in 1756, and took five years to complete. Previously, there had only been a simple wooden bridge at Garvareforsen. It was often damaged by ice and overflowing rivers in spring. By the mid-18th century, it was in extremely poor shape. Governor Hummelhielm then received permission and funds from the king to build a new stone bridge. The architect's name was Carl Hårleman and after his death, another architect, Carl Cronstedt took over the project. Master mason, Friedrich August Rex from Gothenburg was hired to supervise the construction. Up until 1914, tolls had to be paid to cross the bridge, hence the name Customs Bridge. The bridge toll was leased out and the income went towards the maintenance of the bridge. In the 1940s, there were plans to widen the bridge to cope with the increasing traffic. This did not happen, however, and the Customs Bridge has been designated as a heritage monument since 1984.