Jiefang Bridge, Road bridge in Haizhu District, Guangzhou, China
Jiefang Bridge is a road bridge over the Pearl River linking Yuexiu District's Jiefang South Road to Haizhu District's Tongfu and Tongqing roads in Guangzhou. It is 923 metres long and 25 metres wide, with four lanes in two directions and a 3-metre sidewalk on each side.
Construction of Jiefang Bridge began in December 1994 and the bridge opened to traffic in February 1998, built to relieve pressure on the crowded Haizhu Bridge. It was originally a toll bridge; tolls were abolished in 2001 and the bridge was transferred to the municipal government. In April 2026 it closed entirely for maintenance, with a planned six-month works period.
Guangzhou's annual Dragon Boat Race takes place on the Pearl River between Jiefang Bridge and Renmin Bridge, not directly beneath Jiefang Bridge. The event is a traditional competition held each year.
The bridge functions as one of nine key crossings between Haizhu and downtown Guangzhou, which means traffic can be heavy during peak hours. Pedestrians can use sidewalks on both sides of the structure, making it possible to walk across safely.
The bridge was built to relieve pressure on the nearby Haizhu Bridge, but because its ramp connections in Haizhu District do not lead to major traffic routes, Haizhu Bridge remained congested while Jiefang Bridge carried little traffic. Its three-way ramp in Haizhu District does provide direct access to Jiangnan Avenue, Baogang Avenue and Yanjiang Road.
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