Title: The Reborn of Haizhu Bridge
Author: Gan Jun
Shot in: Guangzhou, China
The Haizhu Bridge is on my way to work, so I’m familiar with the cycling route around it. When I heard about the renovation plan of the Haizhu Bridge, I couldn’t wait for recording it.
The sidewalk of the original Haizhu Bridge was less comfortable, the road surface had many patches from previous repairs. On February 28, 2012, the renovation of Haizhu Bridge kicked off 2022 marks its 10th anniversary. The renovation plan of Haizhu Bridge has two characteristics —— the dismantled approach bridge will be rebuit as it once was, and the steel structure below the main bridge will be restored while the parts above the main bridge will be retained. Even the steel rivets on the main structure will be made with the original techniques.
I am a photographer working for traditional media and I take riding as a hobby. As a result, I often rode my bike to record the changes of Haizhu Bridge during the renovation. When the construction was finished, all sorts of feelings welled up in my mind. With the upgrade of Haizhu Square and the completion of the Executive Centre Lumina Guangzhou in 2019, this old city axis continues to light up the City of Guangzhou.