New milestone for record-breaking bridge
By Jiao Xiaoyang | China Daily | Updated: 2007-06-19 07:04
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The 1,088-m-long cable-stayed Sutong Bridge is the longest of its type in the world. Inset: A ceremony was held yesterday to celebrate the completion of its central span.Ding Xiaochun |
With a span of 1,088-m, Sutong takes over from Japan's 890-m Tatara Bridge as the world's longest cable-stayed bridge. It also holds a number of lesser records.
The 6.45-billion-yuan ($845 million) bridge, which links Suzhou and Nantong, two of the main cities in Jiangsu Province, is expected to have a far-reaching economic impact on the affluent region.
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