7. Russia’s Crimean Bridge
Situated in: Russia’s Crimea
Founded in 2018
Expense: $3.7 billion
A remarkable feat of engineering, the Crimean Bridge (also called the Kerch Strait Bridge) connects the Russian mainland with the Crimean Peninsula. 2018 saw the completion of this 19-kilometer bridge that connects the Crimean Peninsula and Russia’s Taman Peninsula over the Kerch Strait.
Russia’s Crimean Bridge ©Wikimedia Commons/rosavtodor.ru
It is one of the most costly bridge projects in the world, having cost $3.7 billion to build. This strategically important piece of infrastructure improves connectivity between Russia and Crimea, promoting regional economic development. With the railway line built into the Crimean Bridge, cargo and people may move between the two landmasses with ease.
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