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A record-breaking bridge opened to
on Sunday in China. The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in
Guizhou Province is now the world's tallest bridge. It stands at a
height of 625 metres above the Beipan River. The
of engineering also has the longest
of any bridge that has been constructed in rugged
. The bridge is 2,890 metres long, with the main span stretching 1,420 metres. The crossing will have a significant
on the economy,
, and travel times in the region. It will slash the travel time between the two
of the Beipan River from two hours to just two minutes. A spokesperson said it would revitalize
areas.
