A Milestone in the Making
On October 17, engineers lifted the first steel girder into place on the Shituo Yangtze River Bridge, a 1,416.9-meter marvel on the Chongqing-Wanzhou high-speed railway. This key installation marks a major leap toward the bridge’s completion and its role as a backbone of regional connectivity.
Four World Records on the Horizon
Once operational, the Shituo bridge will shatter four world records—among them the tallest twin-tower design and the largest span for a rail-road combined cable-stayed bridge. Its ambitious scale highlights the cutting edge of modern infrastructure engineering.
Slashing Travel Times
The Chongqing-Wanzhou line isn’t just about records. It will redefine travel in the Chinese mainland, cutting the journey between the two cities to under one hour. Entrepreneurs, digital nomads, and adventure seekers will gain faster access to new markets and cultural hotspots.
Building the Future
Beyond steel and cables, the Shituo project embodies a narrative of innovation and impact. As the bridge edges closer to reality, it stands as a beacon for sustainable growth and global collaboration—inviting a new generation of builders and dreamers to connect the dots of our world.
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