Songpu Bridge opens to traffic

An aerial view shows the newly built Songpu Bridge in Harbin, capital of Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, Oct 12, 2010. The 4-kilometer bridge, spanning the Songhua River, was opened to traffic on Wednesday. The eight-lane bridge, a 5-minute crossing, can carry up to 9,800 vehicles during peak hours. The new bridge will mitigate the traffic pressure on the river and help promote prosperity on both sides. [Photo/Xinhua]