Starry Bridge Introduction
The Starlight Bridge spans the Keelung River, measuring 270 meters in length and located 800 meters downstream from the Chang'an Bridge in Xizhi. It is the first scenic bridge crossing the Keelung River and is directly connected to Wudu Railway Station. The bridge is exclusively for pedestrians and bicycles, featuring a “single-tower cable-stayed bridge” design with a 75-meter inclined tower. The colors of the tower change every two seconds. The main bridge column is designed to resemble a towering giant microphone reaching toward the sky, with the white tower and bridge body equipped with point light sources that create a dazzling starry effect at night, hence its name. The asymmetrical steel cables that slope on both sides are another distinctive feature of the Starlight Bridge. The S-shaped bridge deck is creatively designed, departing from the conventional “rectangular pattern” of typical bridges. The inclined tower and bridge body with point light sources symbolize the brilliant stars and represent the unlimited potential for future development in the Xizhi area. The S-shaped deck provides a spacious area for recreation and passage. Under the sunlight, the Keelung River appears clear and calm, with fluffy clouds above, the bridge reflected on the water, the elevated Zhongshan Highway passing through the northern end of the bridge, and leisurely egrets wading in the shallow grass by the water – all creating a unique landscape. On both sides of the Starlight Bridge, there are beautiful riverside bike paths and lush green slopes. The nearby Jiangchang Pump Station has also transformed into a facility that provides bicycle-related services and an environmental education exhibition area. It includes a space for bicycle inflation and maintenance, and the exhibition area will periodically host various cultural and artistic exhibitions. This breaks away from the traditional role of pump stations solely for flood prevention and disaster relief, showcasing a forward-thinking approach that allows water management facilities to offer more diverse services to the community.
