Monday, September 7, 2009

AKASHI-KAIKYO BRIDGE


The Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge, also known as the Pearl Bridge, is the world’s longest suspension bridge. It is located in Japan and was completed in 1998. The bridge links the city of Kobe on the mainland of Honshu to lwaya on Awaji Island by crossing the busy Akashi Strait. It carries part of the Honshu-Shikoku Highway.