World's tallest bridge opens to traffic in China's Guizhou province
The world's tallest bridge commenced operations on Sun, Oct 15, 2023, in the southwestern Chinese province of Guizhou.
The world's tallest bridge commenced operations on Sun, Oct 15, 2023, in the southwestern Chinese province of Guizhou.
The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, a significant addition to China’s infrastructure, reduces travel time across the canyon from two hours to two minutes.
Positioned 625 meters above the Beipan River in Guizhou, the bridge stands nearly nine times taller than the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.
The world's tallest bridge commenced operations on Sun, Oct 15, 2023, in the southwestern Chinese province of Guizhou.
Spanning almost 3 kilometers, the bridge incorporates advancements in wind-resistance design and high-altitude construction. The construction team addressed significant challenges using technologies like satellite navigation, drones, smart monitoring systems, and ultra-high-strength materials. These innovations enabled engineers to attain millimeter-level precision in construction, converting a previously impassable area into a viable transportation route.
The bridge also features recreational areas, including sightseeing elevators to an observation hall where activities like skydiving and bungee jumping are offered. Additionally, a café located atop the bridge tower provides panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
Guizhou, one of China's less developed provinces, hosts nearly half of the world's 100 tallest bridges.
Based on reporting by Africanews.