Seri Wawasan Bridge, Cable-stayed bridge in Putrajaya, Malaysia.
Seri Wawasan Bridge is a cable-stayed structure in Putrajaya with an inverted Y-shaped pylon rising approximately 96 meters high that supports the main crossing with steel cables. The structure spans about 165 meters and accommodates six traffic lanes across roughly 37 meters of total width, with separate pathways for pedestrians and cyclists on each side.
The bridge opened in 2003 and was built to connect the government core area to a residential district across Putrajaya Lake. Its construction was part of the larger development of Putrajaya as a new administrative city, where multiple neighborhoods required new infrastructure to function together.
The bridge draws inspiration from traditional Malaysian seafaring heritage, with its shape evoking a sailing vessel that locals recognize. This design choice reflects how the structure integrates cultural symbols into everyday infrastructure that residents see and use daily.
The bridge is best explored on foot or by bicycle during daylight when the views and structure are clearly visible. If you plan to use the pedestrian paths, avoid rush hours when heavy traffic makes the experience less pleasant and increases noise levels.
The structure employs 21 pairs of backstay cables and structural steel tie-backs to counterbalance the forward-leaning pylon, creating an asymmetric engineering approach that keeps the structure stable. This unusual stabilization system is not immediately obvious to casual observers but demonstrates the technical ingenuity required to make this design work.
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