Yichang Yangtze River Highway Bridge, Suspension bridge in Yichang, China.
The Yichang Yangtze River Highway Bridge is a concrete suspension bridge stretching 1,188 meters across the Yangtze River, with a main span of 960 meters. It features multiple lanes for vehicle traffic with toll stations positioned at both ends.
Construction began in February 1998 and finished in September 2001, with total investment reaching approximately 895 million yuan. This project marked an important step in regional infrastructure development at the start of the 21st century.
The bridge is part of China's modern transport network that links eastern and western regions, carrying thousands of vehicles daily. It shows how vital this crossing has become for trade and daily life in the surrounding communities.
The bridge offers multiple lanes for vehicle traffic and is easily accessible from the road network. Visitors should expect toll stations at the entrances and may encounter heavy traffic during peak hours.
Located about 20 kilometers downstream from central Yichang, this bridge ranks among the world's 30 longest suspension bridges by main span. This position makes it a remarkable engineering achievement in global bridge construction statistics.
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