The Danjiang Xiaosanxia Grand Bridge serves as the pivotal section of the newly completed Mianchi-Xichuan Expressway segment from Xichuan county of Henan to the Henan-Hubei provincial border, which was officially open to traffic on Tuesday. [Photo by Wang Jixiang/For chinadaily.com.cn]
The Danjiang Xiaosanxia Grand Bridge, celebrated as an engineering milestone, opened to traffic on Tuesday — reducing travel time between Henan and Hubei provinces while linking major tourist destinations.
The longest cable-stayed bridge in Henan province, the landmark bridge spans the Danjiangkou Reservoir with a total length of 919 meters and a main span of 536 meters. The bridge is a key component of the newly completed Mianchi-Xichuan Expressway segment, extending from Xichuan county of Henan to the Henan-Hubei provincial border, which was officially open to traffic on Tuesday. Featuring four lanes in two directions, the segment spans 24.838 kilometers and is designed for speeds of up to 100 kilometers per hour.
The Danjiang Xiaosanxia Grand Bridge serves as the pivotal section of the newly completed Mianchi-Xichuan Expressway segment from Xichuan county of Henan to the Henan-Hubei provincial border, which was officially open to traffic on Tuesday. [Photo by Wang Jixiang/For chinadaily.com.cn]
Zhao Xia, deputy director of the Xichuan county culture, radio, television, and tourism bureau, described the expressway as a "milestone" for local development. "It has pressed the accelerator for Xichuan's cultural and tourism advancement," Zhao said at a news conference.
The segment of the expressway featuring the landmark bridge reduces travel time between Xichuan and Shiyan in Hubei from approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes to around 50 minutes.
The improved accessibility is expected to boost visits to attractions such as the Wudang Mountain and Danjiangkou Reservoir.
The Danjiang Xiaosanxia Grand Bridge serves as the pivotal section of the newly completed Mianchi-Xichuan Expressway segment from Xichuan county of Henan to the Henan-Hubei provincial border, which was officially open to traffic on Tuesday. [Photo by Wang Jixiang/For chinadaily.com.cn]
The Danjiang Xiaosanxia Grand Bridge serves as the pivotal section of the newly completed Mianchi-Xichuan Expressway segment from Xichuan county of Henan to the Henan-Hubei provincial border, which was officially open to traffic on Tuesday. [Photo by Wang Jixiang/For chinadaily.com.cn]
