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World's tallest bridge completes load test in South West China

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The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in southwest China's Guizhou Province, set to become the world's tallest bridge, had completed a key load test as of Monday.

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  • The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Guizhou, China, is nearly ready for traffic.
  • The bridge has passed a critical five-day load test, confirming its safety. 13s
  • Engineers used 96 trucks to test the bridge's response to real-world stress. 24s
  • The bridge spans nearly 2,900 metres and stands 625 metres above the canyon. 35s
  • It will become the world's tallest bridge and the longest span in a mountainous region. 44s
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