China's Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge: World's Longest Engineering Marvel

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News18•08-01-2026, 21:35
China's Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge: World's Longest Engineering Marvel
- •Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge in China is the world's longest at 164 km, connecting Shanghai and Nanjing.
- •Part of the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway, it took 5 years and $8.5 billion to build, costing $51 million per mile.
- •The bridge showcases China's engineering prowess, crossing the Yangtze River and a 5-mile section over Yangcheng Lake.
- •It significantly reduces travel time, boosting business and productivity, and connects major cities in all seasons.
- •Built in an earthquake zone, its design withstands 8-magnitude earthquakes, storms, and 300,000 tons of weight.
Why It Matters: China's Danyang-Kunshan Grand Bridge is a record-breaking engineering marvel transforming travel and economy.
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