Residents take a stroll on the first footbridge in Baotou city, on May 18. [Photo/Baotou Evening News]

The first footbridge in Baotou city in North China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region was officially opened to the public on May 18, according to local media reports.

The footbridge, located in the Jiuyuan district, can effectively relieve traffic congestion, as well as provide a safe passage space for pedestrians crossing the street nearby. 

The bridge, located in Qingshan district, is expected to help relieve traffic congestion.[Photo/Baotou Daily]

Construction work on the footbridge began in November 2019.

According to the design plan, the upper section of the bridge structure is made of steel truss beams, while the lower part is made of columns connected to pile foundations.

The total length of the footbridge is 85 meters, the width is 5 m and the net clearance under the bridge is 5 meters to ensure that cars and freight vehicles on the roads underneath (check) will not be affected in any way.

According to officials, the bridge is a prefabricated steel structure, characterized by simple assembly, fast construction and low costs.

The bridge also comes equipped with lights, to provide convenience at night.