Yangsigang Yangtze River Bridge, the double-deck suspension bridge with the longest span in the world, opened to traffic on Tuesday after five years' construction, according to a statement from the constructor.

The bridge connects the Hanyang and Wuchang and its opening will significantly improve the urban expressway system, relieve traffic pressure across the river, and drive development in the area, according to China Railway Major Bridge Engineering Group, based in Wuhan of Hubei province, on Tuesday.