Sometime last year, a new pedestrian bridge was unveiled in Lujiazui in
the Pudong district of Shanghai. This large scale circular pedestrian
overpass enables pedestrians to avoid traffic at the round-about
terminus of Lujiazui Rd. The bridge provides access to the Oriental
Pearl Tower connecting financiers to leisure areas such as shopping
malls and cafes, a transit station and office buildings. The bridge sits
almost 20 feet above the street, with numerous escalator stairway
entrances and exits.
The very contemporary design and long spans between columns provides a
pleasant street level experience. Visitors enjoy the walkway for its
privileged views of the city as well as its introduction of clean and
easy foot transportation. At night the structure is illuminated to great
dramatic effect.
The walkaway is 5.5 meter high and can fit 15
people walking side by side. Since it’s opening, it has become quite a
tourist attraction.
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