Yarmag Bridge
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Yarmag Bridge Яармагийн гүүр | |
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| Coordinates | 47°53′14.9″N 106°51′51.4″E / 47.887472°N 106.864278°E |
| Carries | land vehicle |
| Crosses | Tuul River |
| Locale | Khan Uul, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia |
| Characteristics | |
| Total length | 250 m |
| Width | 20.5 m |
| No. of lanes | 2 |
| Capacity | 20,000–30,000 cars per day |
| History | |
| Constructed by | China Railway 20 Bureau Group Co. |
| Construction start | April 2017 |
| Opened | 2 November 2018 |
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The Yarmag Bridge (Mongolian: Яармагийн гүүр) is a bridge in Khan Uul, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. It connects the main route from the city center of Ulaanbaatar to Chinggis Khaan International Airport.
History
[edit]The construction of Yarmag Bridge was done to add the traffic capacity of the old Yarmag Bridge.[1] The construction of the bridge stated in April 2017 with its groundbreaking ceremony was held on 5 June 2017.[2][3] It was built by the construction team who worked 24 hours a day in shifts. The bridge was opened on 2 November 2018 from the original deadline 31 January 2019.[4][5] In 2020, a bike lane was planned to be built alongside the bridge.[6]
Technical specifications
[edit]The bridge was built by China Railway 20 Bureau Group Co. and the construction was supervised by Ulaanbaatar Road Development Office.[7] The bridge spans over a length of 250 meters with a width of 20.5 meters.[8][5] There is also a 50-meter wide tunnel constructed under the bridge.[4] It has two lanes on one given direction with a total capacity of 20,000–30,000 cars per day.[2] Both the old and new bridge cross the Tuul River.[1] The bridge connects the main route from the city center of Ulaanbaatar to Chinggis Khaan International Airport.[9][10][11]
Finance
[edit]The construction of the bridge is part of the larger Yarmag Overpass project. It was financed by the Government of China on aid loan and export buyer's credit for US$30.26 million.[2][9]
See also
[edit]References
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- ^ a b c "First interchange overpass built by Chinese firm in Mongolia opens to traffic". Xinhua Silk Road Database. 24 July 2018. Archived from the original on 18 August 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ "Four bridges to be constructed in 2017 in Ulaanbaatar". Gogo Mongolia. 12 June 2017. Archived from the original on 18 August 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ a b Myagmardorj (9 July 2018). "New Yarmag Bridge opens". News.mn. Archived from the original on 18 August 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ a b Dulguun (23 April 2018). "Yarmag twin bridges planned to open in November". UB Post. Archived from the original on 18 August 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ Б, Анхтуяа (12 May 2020). "Cycling through Ulaanbaatar in total safety!". News.mn. Archived from the original on 18 August 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ Мандах, Наранжаргал (7 February 2013). "Six new intersection bridges in Ulaanbaatar". News.mn. Archived from the original on 18 August 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ Ariunzaya, Ariunzaya (28 July 2020). "B.Enkh-Amgalan: Several economically significant infrastructure projects are underway". Mongolian Economy. Archived from the original on 18 August 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ a b Liangyu (2 November 2018). "Mongolia's first Chinese-built 3-level interchange opens". Xinhuanet. Archived from the original on 4 July 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ Municipal Government of Ulaanbaatar (February 2012). "Mongolia: Urban Transport Development Investment Program (MFF, Tranche 1)" (PDF). Asian Development Bank. Archived (PDF) from the original on 18 August 2024. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ "New Ulaanbaatar International Airport, Tuv Province". Airport Technology. 15 July 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2024.