Star光 Bridge Introduction
The Starlight Bridge spans the Keelung River, measuring 270 meters in length, located 800 meters downstream from the Chang'an Bridge in Xizhi. It is the first scenic bridge crossing the Keelung River, closely connected to Wudu Railway Station, and is exclusively for pedestrians and bicycles. The bridge features a "single inclined tower cable-stayed bridge" structure, with a 75-meter tower column designed to tilt. Every two seconds, its colors change, and the main bridge column resembles a giant microphone reaching for the sky. The white tower and bridge body are equipped with point light sources, creating a dazzling starry effect at night, which gives the bridge its name. The asymmetrically inclined steel cables on both sides are a significant characteristic of the Starlight Bridge, while the S-shaped bridge deck presents a unique design, differing from the typical "orthogonal structure" of ordinary bridges. The inclined tower column and bridge body adorned with point light sources symbolize the brilliant starry imagery, representing the infinite hope for the future development of the Xizhi area. The S-shaped bridge deck provides a spacious leisure passage, and under the sunlight, the Keelung River appears clear and calm, with white clouds above, the bridge’s reflection on the water, the elevated Zhongshan Expressway passing by the northern end of the bridge, and even the leisurely egrets on the shallow grass by the water, all reflecting a distinctive landscape. On both sides of the Starlight Bridge, there are beautiful riverside bicycle paths and lush green slopes. The nearby Jiangchang Pumping Station has also been transformed into a facility with a bicycle rest station and an environmental education exhibition area. It not only features a space for inflating and repairing bikes but will also hold various cultural and artistic exhibitions in the environmental education exhibition area, breaking the past perception of the pumping station as solely for flood prevention and disaster relief. This forward-thinking concept allows water conservancy facilities to provide more diverse services to the local community.
