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PHOTO ESSAY / Danjiang Bridge sees last span being installed

09/16/2025 04:54 PM
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The last piece of the Danjiang Bridge dangles above the Tamsui River as the sun sets on Monday. CNA photo Sept. 15, 2025
The last piece of the Danjiang Bridge dangles above the Tamsui River as the sun sets on Monday. CNA photo Sept. 15, 2025

Taipei, Sept. 16 (CNA) The final span of the Danjiang Bridge in New Taipei was installed on Tuesday. When completed, it will be the world's longest asymmetric single-mast bridge. Construction began seven years ago.

Dignitaries watch the last piece of the Danjiang Bridge being installed on Tuesday. CNA photo Sept. 16, 2025
Dignitaries watch the last piece of the Danjiang Bridge being installed on Tuesday. CNA photo Sept. 16, 2025

The 920-meter Danjiang Bridge will link Tamsui and Bali districts, easing traffic on the Guandu Bridge and shortening travel times to Taoyuan International Airport and downtown Taipei.

The Danjiang Bridge on Tuesday afternoon. CNA photo Sept. 16, 2025
The Danjiang Bridge on Tuesday afternoon. CNA photo Sept. 16, 2025

The bridge was designed by late British architect Zaha Hadid, who drew inspiration from Taiwan's Cloud Gate Dance Theatre dancers.

A ship carrying the last piece of the Danjiang Bridge arrives at the bridge on Monday to prepare for its installation. CNA photo Sept. 15, 2025
A ship carrying the last piece of the Danjiang Bridge arrives at the bridge on Monday to prepare for its installation. CNA photo Sept. 15, 2025
The last piece is lifted onto the bridge Monday before installation. CNA photo Sept. 15, 2025
The last piece is lifted onto the bridge Monday before installation. CNA photo Sept. 15, 2025

Preparations for the installation also attracted members of the public.

Members of the public gather at the Tamsui riverbank to film the last piece of the bridge being raised into position Monday. CNA photo Sept. 15, 2025
Members of the public gather at the Tamsui riverbank to film the last piece of the bridge being raised into position Monday. CNA photo Sept. 15, 2025

The opening ceremony for the bridge is scheduled on May 9, 2026 and will open to the public access on May 12.

The sunset casts over the newly built Danjiang Bridge in New Taipei on Wednesday. CNA photo Sept. 17, 2025
The sunset casts over the newly built Danjiang Bridge in New Taipei on Wednesday. CNA photo Sept. 17, 2025
The sun sinks into the Tamsui River beneath the Danjiang Bridge in New Taipei on Wednesday. CNA photo Sept. 16, 2025
The sun sinks into the Tamsui River beneath the Danjiang Bridge in New Taipei on Wednesday. CNA photo Sept. 16, 2025
A man scrolls his phone in front of the golden Tamsui River with the newly built Danjiang Bridge in New Taipei on Wednesday. CNA photo Sept. 16, 2025
A man scrolls his phone in front of the golden Tamsui River with the newly built Danjiang Bridge in New Taipei on Wednesday. CNA photo Sept. 16, 2025

(By Wu Kuan-hsien)

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