akashi kaikyo bridge construction process

The tower across the strait is another tourist attraction that was here long before the bridge. 'Probably taken on the last of the three ferry trips from near the ferry dock on the Awaji side. Basically the walk started from this end of the bridge near where this photo was taken.' A ferry option was available as it was 8 kilometers one way. This was also the turnaround point of the bridge walk for those wishing to walk back. There are many bridge related items there. 'In the distance under the side span here on the far side across the Akashi Strait is the rest area on the highway leading to/from the bridge. These facilities were not open yet at the time of my visit, nor were the actual Visitors Center on terra firma just a few yards from where this shot was taken.' This is as close as you can get to actually stepping foot on the bridge. There are gift shops and a restaurant up there as well. Within the girder visible in the upper right corner are the 'viewing facilities' that are accessed from within the anchorage. 'From the Akashi (Kobe) end of the bridge - the end most would be approaching the bridge from for the first time. Location is just a few hundred yards from previous photo.' 'Taken several days earlier during the bridge walk. There's a park here with items used in the construction of the bridge on display as well as other interesting pieces. 'View from the Awaji end of the bridge on the last morning in Japan. This is easily from as far away as the Staten Island Ferry is from the Verrazano Narrows, only this ferry goes directly under the far (Awaji) side span.' You can put nearly all the Verrazano Narrows (mainspan and both side spans) between towers on the Akashi Kaikyo bridge. 'View from one of the 3 roundtrip ferry trips I took on a late afternoon before sunset. Patrick's comments and insights accompany each picture.

Patrick visited the bridge (March, 1998) a few weeks before the official grand opening.

O'Donnell All in Japan All Vehicular Suspension BridgesĪll photos by Patrick S.

Bridge:ġ998 Akashi Kaikyo (明石海峡大橋) - Maiko, Tarumi-ward, Kobe and Matsuho, Awaji Island, Hyogo, JapanĪll from Patrick S. This is an image set within the Bridgemeister collection.

Akashi kaikyo bridge construction process