Runyang Yangtze River Bridge, Bridge crossing in Yangzhou, Jiangsu Province, China
Description
The Runyang Yangtze River Bridge extends approximately 35.66 kilometers across the Yangtze River, featuring a south suspension bridge with a main span of 1,490 meters and a north cable-stayed bridge with a 406-meter main span connecting Zhenjiang and Yangzhou.
History
Construction of the bridge began in October 2000 and was completed ahead of schedule, officially opening to traffic on April 30, 2005, marking a significant achievement in Chinese infrastructure development during the early 21st century.
Culture
The bridge has become a symbol of modern engineering capabilities in China, representing the country's commitment to large-scale infrastructure projects that improve regional connectivity and support economic integration across the Yangtze River Delta.
Practical
Located at the address 6978+93M in Dantu District with postal code 212001, the bridge serves as a major transportation route on the G4011 Yangzhou-Liyang Expressway, reducing travel time between cities and facilitating freight transport throughout Jiangsu Province.
Did you know?
The bridge's south suspension span was the third-longest in the world at completion, with towers standing 215 meters above water and supporting a steel box girder deck that is 39.2 meters wide to accommodate six traffic lanes.
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