Ōnaruto Bridge

bridge, Japan

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The Ōnaruto Bridge is a suspension bridge that spans the Naruto Strait, connecting Naruto city on Shikoku island with Awaji Island in Japan. This strait is known for its strong currents and whirlpools. The bridge is a crucial part of the transportation network, linking Shikoku to Honshu island via Awaji Island and the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge. The Ōnaruto Bridge facilitates road travel and is a significant engineering feat in a region prone to seismic activity and severe weather.123

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Ōnaruto Bridge spans the strait, connecting Naruto with Awaji Island and ultimately providing a road link with Kōbe, on the island of Honshu. Pop. (2005) 63,198; (2010) 61,513.
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Ōnaruto Bridge spans the strait, connecting Naruto with Awaji Island and ultimately providing a road link with Kōbe, on the island of Honshu. Pop. (2005) 63,198; (2010) 61,513.
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