Duge Bridge


The Duge Bridge is a cable-stayed bridge on the border between the provinces of Guizhou and Yunnan. As of 2016, the bridge is the highest in the world with the road deck sitting over 565 metres above the Beipan River. The bridge is part of the G56 Hangzhou–Ruili Expressway between Qujing and Liupanshui. The eastern tower measures making it one of the tallest in the world.
The bridge spans between Xuanwei city, Yunnan and Shuicheng County, Guizhou and shortens the journey between the two places from around five hours' drive to about an hour.

Construction

Construction of the bridge began in 2011. The bridge was completed on 10 September 2016. It was inaugurated on 29 December 2016.