Episode 2 of our live series takes us to the heart of Jiangsu Province, where the iconic Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge stands as a testament to the Chinese mainland’s engineering ambition. Completed in 1968, this landmark was the first domestically designed double-deck road-rail bridge in the region, merging rail lines below and a busy highway above.
Over five decades on, the bridge continues to pulse with life. Commuters, freight trains, and long-haul vehicles weave across its spans, showcasing a choreography of movement that has become integral to regional connectivity. Its design not only transformed the landscape but also inspired engineers around the world.
From dawn till dusk, the bridge offers a captivating show: steel beams illuminated by the rising sun, trains rumbling beneath, and cars streaming overhead. As we watch this bustling flow of traffic, we glimpse how infrastructure can shape communities, economies, and stories that stretch far beyond their concrete foundations.
What stories will the next landmark reveal? Join us as we continue to uncover the infrastructures that connect the world.
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Live: View of China's iconic Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge – Ep.2
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