The Xinshengwei Yangtze River Bridge in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, officially commenced operations on Wednesday, marking a significant milestone in the region’s infrastructure development. After more than five years of meticulous construction, the bridge now drastically reduces travel time between downtown Nanjing and the Jiangbei New Area to a mere 10 minutes. Spanning approximately 13.17 kilometers, the bridge features a six-lane mainline designed for speeds of up to 80 km per hour. Its centerpiece is a single-span suspension bridge with a steel box girder, boasting a main span of 1,760 meters, making it China’s longest and the world’s third-longest in its category. Innovative double-layer reinforcement technology was employed during construction to ensure the stability of deep foundation pits, guaranteeing the bridge’s structural integrity. Beyond enhancing Nanjing’s Yangtze River crossing capacity, the bridge also significantly upgrades the regional road network, fostering economic growth and improving transportation efficiency.