The Jiaxian Bridge (traditional Chinese: 甲仙大橋; simplified Chinese: 甲仙大桥; pinyin: Jiǎxiān Dàqiáo) is an arch bridge in Jiaxian District, Kaohsiung, Taiwan. It crosses the Qishan River.

History

In August 2009, the original bridge was torn down by Typhoon Morakot.[1] Soon afterwards, the bridge was reconstructed and was officially opened in June 2010 in a ceremony attended by President Ma Ying-jeou and Kaohsiung County Magistrate Yang Chiu-hsing.[2]

Architecture

The bridge is an arch bridge with a sculpture of taro located at the bridgehead. It is painted with light purple color.[2] It spans over a length of 300 meters and a width of 21 meters. It was constructed with a cost of NT$560 million.[1]

Transportation

The bridge is part of Southern Cross-Island Highway.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Kaohsiung's Jiasian Bridge opens to bring tourists back". Taiwan News. 27 June 2010. Retrieved 4 February 2021.
  2. ^ a b "Jiashian (Jiaxian) Bridge". Kaohsiung Travel. 17 November 2020. Retrieved 14 October 2021.


Allikas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiaxian_Bridge
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