Core Points - The Tongling Yangtze River Bridge, the world's first dual-use double-deck cable-stayed and suspension bridge, has officially opened [1][2] - The bridge spans a total length of 11.9 kilometers, with a 2.7-kilometer section for both road and rail, and connects to existing highways and railways [1] - The bridge features a unique hybrid design that combines the strengths of cable-stayed and suspension bridges, ensuring both stability and large span capabilities [1][2] Summary by Sections Bridge Specifications - The main span of the bridge is 988 meters, marking the first use of a cable-stayed-suspension hybrid system for a kilometer-level steel truss bridge globally [2] - The design minimizes the impact on navigation while maximizing load-bearing capacity by placing the main tower on the shore to avoid flood control barriers [2] Strategic Importance - The Tongling Yangtze River Bridge is part of the "Yangtze River Mainline Crossing Channel Layout Plan (2020-2035)" and is a key project for implementing national strategies such as the Belt and Road Initiative and the integration of the Yangtze River Delta [2]