INCREDIBLE drone footage shows the new world's tallest bridge taking shape, as it is set to open this year.
‘s is a whopping nine times higher than the Golden Gate Bridge and twice the height of the Eiffel Tower.
The nail-biting footage shows construction workers at the edge of the bridge adding finishing touches.
Vehicles can be seen weaving in and out of the building site in the clouds as they travel the length of the mammoth structure.
The is 1.85 miles long and towers 2,050ft above the Beipan River.
The central element of the bridge is made up of 93 segments and weighs a total of 22,000 tons – or three times the weight of the Eiffel Tower.
At such an immense height, travelling over the world's tallest bridge is certainly not for the fainthearted.
But as well as breaking world-records, the bridge is set to increase connectivity in the region.
Locals are currently forced to spend at least an hour navigating the vast canyon.
But when the mighty bridge is unveiled, travel time will be reduced to just two minutes.
Chen Jianlei, deputy director of Guizhou Department told China Daily: “The completion of the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge will strengthen economic ties between [neighbouring cities] Guiyang, Anshun and Qianxinan, fostering regional economic integration.”
The chief engineer of the record-breaking bridge has said that seeing his project come to life gives him “a profound sense of achievement and pride.”
Work on the £227 million project began in 2022.
Until it opens, the title of tallest bridge in the world will remain with in Guizhou province around 200 miles north of the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge.
The bridge with four lanes of traffic was finished in 2016 and stands 1788 feet over the Beipan River.
Meanwhile, on the world's tallest skyscraper that was left half-built seven years ago.
The enormous tower would stand 3,280ft high when completed.
