Peace Bridge (Mongolia)
Peace Bridge Энхтайваны гүүр | |
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| Coordinates | 47°54′27″N 106°54′46″E / 47.9076°N 106.9129°E |
| Locale | Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 379 m |
| History | |
| Construction start | 1958 |
| Construction end | 1963 |
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Peace Bridge (Mongolian: Энхтайваны гүүр) is a bridge in the city centre of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, with technical and financial assistance from China.
History
[edit]The construction of the bridge was completed in 1963.[1]
Due to lack of maintenance over the years, the bridge became unsafe for use. In May 2006, the bridge was to undergo a complete overhaul that would take five months. The cost of the overhaul, approximately RMB 19 million, was to be provided by China. As of 2012 the bridge was in operation.[2]
Technical specifications
[edit]The bridge has a length of 379 meters.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Б., Анхтуяа (19 August 2019). "Commuting nightmare in UB as Peace Bridge closes". News.mn. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ^ "中国将帮助蒙古国维修乌兰巴托中心大桥和平桥". CRI. 2006-04-07. Retrieved 2019-07-15.
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