明石海峡大橋
alternative words: Akashi strait bridge, Great Akashi bridge, Great Akashi strait bridge, Akashi ohashi, Akashi oohashi
keywords:
bridge
related topics:
Hyogo Prefecture
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Naruto Bridge
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Awaji Island
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Akashi strait
related web sites:
http://www.hsba.go.jp
explanation: Long bridge for cars built between Honshu and Awaji Island over Akashi Strait. The span between 2 main pillars is 1991 m (world's record) and the total length is 3911 m, while the height of the pillars is 300 m above sea level. The construction began in 1988 after the opening of Naruto Bridge and ended in April 1999. The initial plan to add railroad as in Naruto Bridge, has been abandoned because of a luck of funds.
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