China Prepares to Open World's Highest Bridge in June

See - Sada Elbalad

17-04-2025

Taarek Refaat
China is preparing to open the world's highest bridge, the Huajiang Grand Canyon, in June 2025, the latest engineering feat in a country focused on infrastructure.
The bridge is nearing completion in Guizhou, southwest China, and will reach 2,051 feet above the river, 947 feet higher than the Millau Viaduct in France, the current title holder.
Guizhou Province is a mountainous region in China with complex terrain, and the bridge crosses the spectacular Huajiang Grand Canyon, also known as the Earth Split.
China is striving to improve infrastructure nationwide, especially in relatively underdeveloped mountainous regions such as Guizhou, located 800 miles west of Shenzhen.
When the bridge is operational, it will make crossing the region easier than ever for cars and trucks. Not only will it set a new world record, but it will also reduce travel time across the massive Huajiang Canyon from two hours to just one minute, according to state media.
Construction officially began on January 18, 2022, and is expected to be completed on June 30, 2025. The steel truss suspension bridge is 9,482 feet long, according to local Guizhou state media. These trusses weigh approximately 22,000 tons, equivalent to the weight of three Eiffel Towers.
Chang Shenglin, chief engineer of the Guizhou Expressway Group, told China Daily that overall construction progress on the bridge has reached 95 percent, and it is scheduled to open to traffic in the second half of 2025.
Chang added that by then, this gigantic project, spanning the landmass, will be the first in the world to span in both directions.
He noted that it will be another landmark project that demonstrates the strength of Chinese infrastructure.
read more
CBE: Deposits in Local Currency Hit EGP 5.25 Trillion
Morocco Plans to Spend $1 Billion to Mitigate Drought Effect
Gov't Approves Final Version of State Ownership Policy Document
Egypt's Economy Expected to Grow 5% by the end of 2022/23- Minister
Qatar Agrees to Supply Germany with LNG for 15 Years
Business
Oil Prices Descend amid Anticipation of Additional US Strategic Petroleum Reserves
Business
Suez Canal Records $704 Million, Historically Highest Monthly Revenue
Business
Egypt's Stock Exchange Earns EGP 4.9 Billion on Tuesday
Business
Wheat delivery season commences on April 15
News
Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers
News
Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia
Lifestyle
Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe
News
Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content
Arts & Culture
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized
Videos & Features
Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO)
Sports
Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
News
Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies
Arts & Culture
New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple
Arts & Culture
Arwa Gouda Gets Married (Photos)