China launches world’s longest cable-stayed mega bridge over Yangtze River

The world’s longest cable-stayed bridge opened to traffic in China’s eastern Jiangsu province on September 9, 2025. The bridge, which connects Changzhou and Taizhou, slashes travel time between the two cities from over an hour to just 20 minutes. The Changtai Yangtze River Bridge stretches 10.3km (6.4 miles) with a main span of 1,208 metres (3,960ft), carrying an expressway, regular road and intercity railway.