In pics: bridges along Yangtze River's Hubei section-Xinhua

In pics: bridges along Yangtze River's Hubei section

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2026-04-25 20:17:11

A drone photo taken on April 25, 2026 shows the Tianxingzhou Yangtze River Bridge in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. Currently, nearly 50 bridges have been completed or are under construction along the Yangtze River's Hubei section.

Ferry services used to be the sole means of transport for across the river before October 1957 when the Wuhan highway-railway bridge, the first of its kind on Yangtze, was put into operation. Now what used to be time-consuming river crossing can be completed in as little as ten-odd minutes, facilitating daily travel for people and paving the way for coordinated regional development. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

A drone photo taken on Oct. 1, 2025 shows vehicles passing across the Second Yangtze River Bridge in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. Currently, nearly 50 bridges have been completed or are under construction along the Yangtze River's Hubei section.

Ferry services used to be the sole means of transport for across the river before October 1957 when the Wuhan highway-railway bridge, the first of its kind on Yangtze, was put into operation. Now what used to be time-consuming river crossing can be completed in as little as ten-odd minutes, facilitating daily travel for people and paving the way for coordinated regional development. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

A drone photo taken on Dec. 26, 2025 shows the Yingwuzhou Yangtze River Bridge and the Yangsigang Yangtze River Bridge behind the Yellow Crane Tower in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. Currently, nearly 50 bridges have been completed or are under construction along the Yangtze River's Hubei section.

Ferry services used to be the sole means of transport for across the river before October 1957 when the Wuhan highway-railway bridge, the first of its kind on Yangtze, was put into operation. Now what used to be time-consuming river crossing can be completed in as little as ten-odd minutes, facilitating daily travel for people and paving the way for coordinated regional development. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

A drone photo taken on April 25, 2026 shows the Erqi Yangtze River Bridge in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. Currently, nearly 50 bridges have been completed or are under construction along the Yangtze River's Hubei section.

Ferry services used to be the sole means of transport for across the river before October 1957 when the Wuhan highway-railway bridge, the first of its kind on Yangtze, was put into operation. Now what used to be time-consuming river crossing can be completed in as little as ten-odd minutes, facilitating daily travel for people and paving the way for coordinated regional development. (Xinhua/Wu Zhizun)

This photo taken on Dec. 25, 2025 shows the night view of Yangtze River Bridge in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. Currently, nearly 50 bridges have been completed or are under construction along the Yangtze River's Hubei section.

Ferry services used to be the sole means of transport for across the river before October 1957 when the Wuhan highway-railway bridge, the first of its kind on Yangtze, was put into operation. Now what used to be time-consuming river crossing can be completed in as little as ten-odd minutes, facilitating daily travel for people and paving the way for coordinated regional development. (Xinhua/Shen Hongbing)

This photo taken on Dec. 19, 2025 shows Second Yangtze River Bridge in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. Currently, nearly 50 bridges have been completed or are under construction along the Yangtze River's Hubei section.

Ferry services used to be the sole means of transport for across the river before October 1957 when the Wuhan highway-railway bridge, the first of its kind on Yangtze, was put into operation. Now what used to be time-consuming river crossing can be completed in as little as ten-odd minutes, facilitating daily travel for people and paving the way for coordinated regional development. (Xinhua/Shen Hongbing)

This photo taken on Dec. 27, 2025 shows the Yangtze River Bridge in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. Currently, nearly 50 bridges have been completed or are under construction along the Yangtze River's Hubei section.

Ferry services used to be the sole means of transport for across the river before October 1957 when the Wuhan highway-railway bridge, the first of its kind on Yangtze, was put into operation. Now what used to be time-consuming river crossing can be completed in as little as ten-odd minutes, facilitating daily travel for people and paving the way for coordinated regional development. (Xinhua/Shen Hongbing)

A drone photo taken on March 20, 2026 shows the Shuangliu Yangtze River Bridge in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. Currently, nearly 50 bridges have been completed or are under construction along the Yangtze River's Hubei section.

Ferry services used to be the sole means of transport for across the river before October 1957 when the Wuhan highway-railway bridge, the first of its kind on Yangtze, was put into operation. Now what used to be time-consuming river crossing can be completed in as little as ten-odd minutes, facilitating daily travel for people and paving the way for coordinated regional development. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

This photo taken on Dec. 27, 2025 shows the Yingwuzhou Yangtze River Bridge in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. Currently, nearly 50 bridges have been completed or are under construction along the Yangtze River's Hubei section.

Ferry services used to be the sole means of transport for across the river before October 1957 when the Wuhan highway-railway bridge, the first of its kind on Yangtze, was put into operation. Now what used to be time-consuming river crossing can be completed in as little as ten-odd minutes, facilitating daily travel for people and paving the way for coordinated regional development. (Xinhua/Shen Hongbing)

A drone photo taken on Dec. 25, 2025 shows tourists on a ferry across the Yangtze River in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. Currently, nearly 50 bridges have been completed or are under construction along the Yangtze River's Hubei section.

Ferry services used to be the sole means of transport for across the river before October 1957 when the Wuhan highway-railway bridge, the first of its kind on Yangtze, was put into operation. Now what used to be time-consuming river crossing can be completed in as little as ten-odd minutes, facilitating daily travel for people and paving the way for coordinated regional development. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

This photo taken on April 22, 2026 shows the Jingzhou Yangtze River Bridge in Jingzhou, central China's Hubei Province. Currently, nearly 50 bridges have been completed or are under construction along the Yangtze River's Hubei section.

Ferry services used to be the sole means of transport for across the river before October 1957 when the Wuhan highway-railway bridge, the first of its kind on Yangtze, was put into operation. Now what used to be time-consuming river crossing can be completed in as little as ten-odd minutes, facilitating daily travel for people and paving the way for coordinated regional development. (Xinhua/Du Zixuan)

A drone photo taken on Dec. 25, 2025 shows the Yingwuzhou Yangtze River Bridge and the Yangsigang Yangtze River Bridge in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. Currently, nearly 50 bridges have been completed or are under construction along the Yangtze River's Hubei section.

Ferry services used to be the sole means of transport for across the river before October 1957 when the Wuhan highway-railway bridge, the first of its kind on Yangtze, was put into operation. Now what used to be time-consuming river crossing can be completed in as little as ten-odd minutes, facilitating daily travel for people and paving the way for coordinated regional development. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

A drone photo taken on June 20, 2022 shows the Tianxingzhou Yangtze River Bridge in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. Currently, nearly 50 bridges have been completed or are under construction along the Yangtze River's Hubei section.

Ferry services used to be the sole means of transport for across the river before October 1957 when the Wuhan highway-railway bridge, the first of its kind on Yangtze, was put into operation. Now, what used to be a time-consuming river crossing can be completed in as little as ten-odd minutes, facilitating daily travel for people and paving the way for coordinated regional development. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

A drone photo taken on June 25, 2018 shows the Yingwuzhou Yangtze River Bridge and the Yangtze River Bridge in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. Currently, nearly 50 bridges have been completed or are under construction along the Yangtze River's Hubei section.

Ferry services used to be the sole means of transport for across the river before October 1957 when the Wuhan highway-railway bridge, the first of its kind on Yangtze, was put into operation. Now, what used to be a time-consuming river crossing can be completed in as little as ten-odd minutes, facilitating daily travel for people and paving the way for coordinated regional development. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

A drone photo taken on July 26, 2025 shows the Second Yangtze River Bridge and the Erqi Yangtze River Bridge in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. Currently, nearly 50 bridges have been completed or are under construction along the Yangtze River's Hubei section.

Ferry services used to be the sole means of transport for across the river before October 1957 when the Wuhan highway-railway bridge, the first of its kind on Yangtze, was put into operation. Now, what used to be a time-consuming river crossing can be completed in as little as ten-odd minutes, facilitating daily travel for people and paving the way for coordinated regional development. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

A drone photo taken on July 29, 2025 shows ships on the Yangtze River in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. Currently, nearly 50 bridges have been completed or are under construction along the Yangtze River's Hubei section.

Ferry services used to be the sole means of transport for across the river before October 1957 when the Wuhan highway-railway bridge, the first of its kind on Yangtze, was put into operation. Now, what used to be a time-consuming river crossing can be completed in as little as ten-odd minutes, facilitating daily travel for people and paving the way for coordinated regional development. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

A drone photo taken on Dec. 26, 2025 shows the morning view of the Yangtze River Bridge in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. Currently, nearly 50 bridges have been completed or are under construction along the Yangtze River's Hubei section.

Ferry services used to be the sole means of transport for across the river before October 1957 when the Wuhan highway-railway bridge, the first of its kind on Yangtze, was put into operation. Now, what used to be a time-consuming river crossing can be completed in as little as ten-odd minutes, facilitating daily travel for people and paving the way for coordinated regional development. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

A drone photo taken on Dec. 25, 2025 shows the Yingwuzhou Yangtze River Bridge in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. Currently, nearly 50 bridges have been completed or are under construction along the Yangtze River's Hubei section.

Ferry services used to be the sole means of transport for across the river before October 1957 when the Wuhan highway-railway bridge, the first of its kind on Yangtze, was put into operation. Now, what used to be a time-consuming river crossing can be completed in as little as ten-odd minutes, facilitating daily travel for people and paving the way for coordinated regional development. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

A drone photo taken on July 30, 2021 shows the Wujiagang Yangtze River Bridge in Yichang, central China's Hubei Province. Currently, nearly 50 bridges have been completed or are under construction along the Yangtze River's Hubei section.

Ferry services used to be the sole means of transport for across the river before October 1957 when the Wuhan highway-railway bridge, the first of its kind on Yangtze, was put into operation. Now, what used to be a time-consuming river crossing can be completed in as little as ten-odd minutes, facilitating daily travel for people and paving the way for coordinated regional development. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)

A drone photo taken on Aug. 14, 2020 shows bridges across the Yangtze River in Wuhan, central China's Hubei Province. Currently, nearly 50 bridges have been completed or are under construction along the Yangtze River's Hubei section.

Ferry services used to be the sole means of transport for across the river before October 1957 when the Wuhan highway-railway bridge, the first of its kind on Yangtze, was put into operation. Now, what used to be a time-consuming river crossing can be completed in as little as ten-odd minutes, facilitating daily travel for people and paving the way for coordinated regional development. (Xinhua/Xiao Yijiu)