The highest bridge in the world opens in China this summer

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The world awaits a new engineering masterpiece: China's highest bridge, the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, will be opened in June. This impressive construction is located in the province of Guizhou in the southwest of China and will set new standards with a height of 625 meters above the river.

an impressive height

The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge surpasses the previous record holder, the Millau-viabukt In France, around 288 meters. This bridge connects regions in Guizhou, which are known for their complex mountain landscape and dramatic gorges.

improvement of the infrastructure

China's government has launched a national plan to improve the infrastructure, especially in underdeveloped mountain regions such as Guizhou. The construction of this bridge is not only a record breakdown project, but is also intended to significantly increase mobility in the region. According to the state media, travel time via the Huajiang Grand Canyon is reduced from two hours to just one minute.

Construction of the bridge

The bridge is a steel beam suspension bridge with a total length of 2,892 meters. The construction officially started on January 18, 2022 and is scheduled to be completed by June 30, 2025, local state media reported. The entire steel structure weighs about 22,000 tons, which corresponds to the weight of three-Effel towers.

a remarkable project

"The progress of the bridge has currently reached 95 % and we are planning the opening for the second half of 2025," said Zhang Shenglin, chief engineer of the Guizhou Highway Group, the state -financed newspaper China Daily. He added: "With this super structure that spans the 'earth column', a worldwide innovation is created in both directions of direction and a new landmark project that demonstrates the strength of the Chinese infrastructure."

bridge wealth in Guizhou

Currently there are almost half of the 100 highest bridges in the world in Guizhou, which makes the region an important location for impressive engineering buildings.

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