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
[edit]- ^ a b Г., Батмандах (5 May 2017). "Yarmag Bridge to be used for two more years". News.mn. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ a b c "First interchange overpass built by Chinese firm in Mongolia opens to traffic". Xinhua Silk Road Database. 24 July 2018. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ "Four bridges to be constructed in 2017 in Ulaanbaatar". Gogo Mongolia. 12 June 2017. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ a b Myagmardorj (9 July 2018). "New Yarmag Bridge opens". News.mn. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ a b Dulguun (23 April 2018). "Yarmag twin bridges planned to open in November". UB Post. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ Б, Анхтуяа (12 May 2020). "Cycling through Ulaanbaatar in total safety!". News.mn. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ Мандах, Наранжаргал (7 February 2013). "Six new intersection bridges in Ulaanbaatar". News.mn. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ Ariunzaya, Ariunzaya (28 July 2020). "B.Enkh-Amgalan: Several economically significant infrastructure projects are underway". Mongolian Economy. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ a b Liangyu (2 November 2018). "Mongolia's first Chinese-built 3-level interchange opens". Xinhuanet. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ Municipal Government of Ulaanbaatar (February 2012). "Mongolia: Urban Transport Development Investment Program (MFF, Tranche 1)" (PDF). Asian Development Bank. Retrieved 18 August 2024.
- ^ "New Ulaanbaatar International Airport, Tuv Province". Airport Technology. 15 July 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2024.