Rama IX Bridge is a bridge in Bangkok, Thailand over the Chao Phraya river. It connects the Yan Nawa district to Rat Burana district as a part of the Dao Khanong – Port Section of Chalerm Maha Nakhon Expressway.[1]
The bridge was named in honour of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 60th birthday; the opening date coincides with the King's birthday. It was the first cable-stayed bridge in Thailand[1] and had the second longest cable-stayed span in the world when it opened in 1987.[2]
The original colour scheme, with white pylons and black cables, was replaced with an all yellow scheme representing the King in 2006.[3]
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- ^ a b "Rama IX Bridge". Expressway and Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand. http://www.eta.co.th/eng/projects/index.php?ID=69. Retrieved 2008-02-01.
- ^ "Rama IX Bridge - 10th Year Inspection & Evaluation". OPAC Consulting Engineers. 2001. http://www.opacengineers.com/index.php?menu=projectsheet,RamaIX. Retrieved 2008-02-01.
- ^ "Strength in yellow". The Nation. 2006-05-10. http://www.nationmultimedia.com/search/page.arcview.php?clid=31&id=30003675. Retrieved 2008-02-01. [dead link]
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