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Peace Bridge (Mongolia)

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Bridge in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
Peace Bridge
Энхтайваны гүүр
Coordinates47°54′27″N 106°54′46″E / 47.9076°N 106.9129°E / 47.9076; 106.9129
LocaleUlaanbaatar, Mongolia
Characteristics
Total length379 m
History
Construction start1958
Construction end1963
Location

Peace Bridge (Mongolian: Энхтайваны гүүр) is a bridge in the city centre of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, with technical and financial assistance from China.

History

The construction of the bridge was completed in 1963.

Due to lack of maintenance over the years, the bridge became unsafe for use. In May 2006, the bridge was to undergo a complete overhaul that would take five months. The cost of the overhaul, approximately RMB 19 million, was to be provided by China. As of 2012 the bridge was in operation.

Technical specifications

The bridge has a length of 379 meters.

References

  1. ^ Б., Анхтуяа (19 August 2019). "Commuting nightmare in UB as Peace Bridge closes". News.mn. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
  2. "中国将帮助蒙古国维修乌兰巴托中心大桥和平桥". CRI. 2006-04-07. Retrieved 2019-07-15.


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