(250428) -- CHANGSHA, April 28, 2025 (Xinhua) -- An aerial drone photo taken on April 28, 2025 shows a view of the Xinglianlu grand bridge in Changsha, central China's Hunan Province. The Xinglianlu grand bridge in Changsha started trial operation on Monday. The infrastructure spans a total length of 5.475 kilometers, with the main bridge over the Xiangjiang River measuring 4.96 kilometers. It features eight lanes for bi-directional traffic and serves as a vital east-west thoroughfare in the northern urban area of Changsha. The bridge is expected to significantly alleviate traffic congestion on the city's north second ring road. (Xinhua/Chen Zeguo)