Ongryu Bridge, Road bridge in Pyongyang, North Korea
Ongryu Bridge is a prestressed concrete box girder bridge over the Taedong River in Pyongyang, about 700 metres long and 28.5 metres wide, carrying four lanes for cars. It links Chung-guyok on the west bank with Taedonggang-guyok on the east, standing between the old Taedong Bridge and the Rungra Bridge.
Construction began in 1958 and finished in 1960 as part of the country's infrastructure development during that era. The project came at a time of rebuilding and urban expansion after the conflict.
The bridge frames views of the Juche Tower and the Okryu-gwan restaurant, both landmarks that shape how people experience Pyongyang's skyline. These structures become natural focal points when crossing.
Ongryu Bridge carries four lanes of car traffic and is the fourth of six Pyongyang bridges on the Taedong heading upstream, lying between the old Taedong Bridge and Rungra Bridge. Its west end sits by the Okryu-gwan restaurant, while the Juche Tower stands just south of the east foot, so both banks are easy reference points when orienting yourself.
North Korean propaganda has repeatedly used images of the bridge to present the country's architectural skill, and it is counted among the symbols of Pyongyang. Heading upstream, it is the fourth of six bridges carrying traffic across the Taedong in the city.
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