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Duge Bridge

都格北盘江特大桥
Coordinates26°23′N 104°41′E / 26.39°N 104.68°E / 26.39; 104.68
CarriesG56 Hangzhou–Ruili Expressway
CrossesBeipan River
LocaleLiupanshui
Other name(s)Beipan River Hangrui Expressway Bridge
Characteristics
DesignCable-stayed
Total length1,340 m (4,400 ft)
Height269 m (883 ft)
Longest span720 m (2,360 ft)
Clearance above564 m (1,850 ft)
History
Construction end10 September 2016
OpenedExpected 2016
Location
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Duge Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge currently under construction near Liupanshui. The bridge will be the highest in the world with the road deck sitting over 564 metres above the Beipan River. The bridge crosses the river on the border between Yunnan and Guizhou.[1] [2] The bridge is part of the G56 Hangzhou–Ruili Expressway between Qujing and Liupanshui. The eastern tower measures 269 m (883 ft) almaking it one of the tallest in the world.

Construction

Construction of the bridge began in 2011. The bridge was completed on 10 September 2016. [3] It is yet to open form traffic.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Work begins on Duge Beipanjiang Bridge towers". Bridge Design and Engineering. Retrieved 1 January 2015.
  2. ^ Sakowski, Eric. "Beipanjiang Bridge Duge" (Wiki). HighestBridges.com. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |trans_title= (help)/
  3. ^ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/peoplesdaily/article-3785064/Would-dare-drive-China-completes-world-s-highest-bridge-built-1-850-feet-ground.html