World's Longest Pedestrian Suspension Bridge Opened In Sochi
The world's longest pedestrian suspension bridge opened in Sochi National Park, Russia. It's not really meant to serve your daily commute, though - the bridge is part of the Sochi Skypark. The 439-meters-long bridge was built over a 218 meters chasm and it attracts bungee jumpers and sightseers alike.
The Sochi Skypark Bridge was developed in collaboration with New Zealand, and it took 5 years, 740 tons of metal and 2,000 cubic meters of concrete to construct. The bridge and the bungee platform are suspended by 8 cables - each of which is rated to hold 300 tons.
Those who have the opportunity to visit Sochi can take a stroll along the huge structure overlooking roads, rivers and mountains 218 meters below. Those that feel more adventurous can get in line for a bungee jumping experience - there are several different points on the bridge from which to jump.
The Sochi Skypark Bridge was developed in collaboration with New Zealand, and it took 5 years, 740 tons of metal and 2,000 cubic meters of concrete to construct. The bridge and the bungee platform are suspended by 8 cables - each of which is rated to hold 300 tons.
Those who have the opportunity to visit Sochi can take a stroll along the huge structure overlooking roads, rivers and mountains 218 meters below. Those that feel more adventurous can get in line for a bungee jumping experience - there are several different points on the bridge from which to jump.
