"China Pull" (Gilgit)

Pakistan / Northern Areas / Gilgit
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Bridge constructed by the Chinese in 1976. It collapsed due to a pillar failure in August 2008. The bridge was reconstructed nearby by the Chinese within 80 days as a "Bailey"-Bridge and reopened on November 30th, 2008. This bridge however is still collapsed (Oct. 2009).
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Coordinates:   35°53'55"N   74°23'54"E
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