Second Kurushima Kaikyō Bridge, Suspension bridge in Imabari, Japan
The Second Kurushima Kaikyō Bridge is a suspension bridge spanning roughly 1,500 meters across the strait of the same name. The main span stretches over 1,000 meters with towers rising more than 180 meters above the water.
The bridge opened in 1999 as part of a larger road project connecting Honshū with Shikoku. It was built to meet the need of bringing two major islands closer together.
The bridge takes its name from the strait it crosses and symbolizes the modern link between two regions. You can view it from various waterfront spots where locals and visitors pause to appreciate the scale of the construction.
You can observe the bridge from Mount Kiro Observatory Park, which provides clear views of the entire structure and the surrounding sea. Visiting on a clear day offers the best views of the construction and its surroundings.
The bridge is part of a connected system of three suspension bridges crossing multiple straits. This combination makes the overall system one of the world's longest multi-span suspension bridge networks.
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