Bridge Reopens Denali’s Only Road Five Years After a Landslide Cut It Off
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- A $230 million bridge has reopened access across the landslide-damaged road in Denali National Park.
- Engineers built the 475-foot steel truss bridge over unstable, moving ground.
- Hikers and cyclists can use the bridge now, while bus service is expected to resume in 2027.
Five years after a landslide severed Denali National Park’s only road, a new bridge now spans the unstable slope.
The $230 million project reconnects the eastern and western sections of the road. Engineers built a 475-foot steel truss bridge over ground that continues to move.
Hikers and cyclists can cross the bridge, while bus service is scheduled to resume in 2027. The project provides a long-term route into remote parts of the park.
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Originally published by Times of India in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.
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