Entering this traffic interchange without knowing the exits can leave you circling around for a long time before escaping this maze.
The Huangjuewan Overpass, also known as the 20-lane interchange, is one of the most extraordinary engineering wonders in the world.
This is one of the extraordinary engineering wonders of the world.
The complex road network was first unveiled to the public in 2017 and was “partially opened” at that time.
The overpass has garnered significant public interest due to its grandeur, complexity, shock factor, and astonishing design. But the most anticipated question is “Why was it built?”
Approximately 8 million people reside in the vicinity of this massive overpass, and concerns about excessive noise pollution have been raised.
First, let’s address the purpose of constructing this overpass. According to one of the officials overseeing the project, this interchange opened in 2017 and was built to accommodate the “complex terrain of Chongqing” in northwest China.
The local construction committee stated that the intricate design was necessary to connect key areas of Chongqing such as the airport, historical sites, and the city center.
You would be surprised to know that the highest road is built at an elevation equivalent to a 12-story building. The entire interchange comprises 15 ramps and 20 lanes extending in eight directions, with a total length of approximately 16.4 km at the interchange.
This bridge is built based on the complex terrain of Chongqing.
The construction of this overpass project began in 2009 and was completed in 2017. Every time people travel on this road, they cannot help but be amazed and tip their hats to the brilliant engineering skills of the engineers and project managers.
The design of this structure has even been likened to “a plate of spaghetti”, especially when viewed from above. The complexity of navigating through it is said to make drivers “scream“, according to some comments on Chinese social media.
“If you miss an exit, you’ll spend a day getting to Chongqing,” one person warned on Weibo. Another joked: “GPS tells me: go wherever you want and leave me alone!”
Some people jokingly refer to the overpass by pointing out its complexity. Internet users have shared their sympathy with GPS creators, as even GPS has difficulty orienting itself when passing through the bridge, let alone humans.
However, it must be seriously stated that this interchange is indeed astonishing and a feat that showcases the impressive construction expertise of the Chinese.
Global media also expressed their admiration for the new traffic structure in China. Wired magazine (USA) selected a photo of the Huangjuewan Overpass as Photo of the Week. Metro (UK) described the elevated road as “stunning.” India.com commented that the bridge’s design resembles a “spaghetti maze.”
Here are some interesting images of this overpass interchange:
Aerial view of the Huangjuewan overpass interchange.
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