Chinese highway on the river that has no bridge!!!
Channel: Fantastic Wheels
Date: 2020-11-30

A new section of the highway in Chu-Pei province winds following the meanders of the river. This is a bridge that does not lead from one shore to another.

When planning the highway connecting Yichang district with the central G42 road in the Chinese province of Chu-Pei, several solutions were in the option. The biggest problem was the river, which has a deeply incised bed through the mountain. The first option was to dig tunnels, and the second was to connect the slopes with several bridges. In the end, the engineers decided on something completely different.

The constructors created a reinforced concrete structure, which gracefully spreads on pillars along the river. Of the 10.9-kilometer section, 4.4 kilometers are above water. That shortened the driving time for the drivers there by 20 minutes. Riding this section, travelers can enjoy stunning views of the pristine mountains. The construction lasted two years, and the project cost about 70 million dollars. The Chinese call this road a highway, although it is clear that it is a two-lane commune in a different direction.