The main span of the Jialing River Grand Bridge, a pivotal infrastructure project in Sichuan Province, has been completed as of January 2026. Spanning 1,379 meters with a 240-meter central arch, the structure forms a critical link in the Langzhong-Yingshan Expressway, designed to reduce travel time between the two cities from 2.5 hours to just 40 minutes upon its full opening later this year.
Engineers celebrated the milestone as a triumph of modern bridge-building technology, emphasizing its 32.5-meter width accommodating four lanes of traffic. The project is expected to boost regional economic integration, particularly benefiting agricultural and manufacturing sectors in northern Sichuan.
Local authorities highlight the bridge's role in China's broader transportation network upgrades, with the expressway forming part of national plans to enhance connectivity between Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle and surrounding regions. Construction teams are now focusing on final safety inspections and connecting roadways, aiming for full operational status by mid-2026.
