New bridge in Inner Mongolia sets world record

The construction reportedly faced considerable difficulties in building access roads and drilling platforms – compounded by the high-temperature fluctuations and frequent strong winds in the U-shaped canyon, which increased the risk of concrete cracking and posed high safety risks.

With the bridge now open to traffic, the travel time between key points in the region has been halved. The journey from Jingpeng to Ulan Butong, which previously took two and a half hours, can now be completed in under an hour.

This project not only connects Inner Mongolia with the Bohai Sea Economic Rim, but also serves as a crucial maritime access route and a premium tourist highway for the central region of Inner Mongolia.

It is expected to play a significant role in enhancing the road network layout of central Inner Mongolia, supporting the Belt and Road Initiative's northern opening and western development strategies. Moreover, it's anticipated that it will spur resource development and economic and social development along its path.