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gptkbp:instanceOf
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bridge
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gptkbp:accessibility
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accessible_via_N3_highway
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gptkbp:built
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Concor
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gptkbp:communityEngagement
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involved local communities in planning
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gptkbp:communityImpact
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improved local economy
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gptkbp:constructionMaterial
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2000
locally sourced materials
R 200 million
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gptkbp:constructionStarted
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1997
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gptkbp:coordinates
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-28.7403, 29.2678
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gptkbp:crosses
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gptkb:Thukela_River
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gptkbp:culturalSignificance
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symbol_of_modern_engineering_in_South_Africa
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gptkbp:design
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gptkb:Mott_MacDonald
multiple engineering awards
distinctive triangular pylons
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gptkbp:electronicSystems
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high winds during construction
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gptkbp:emergencyServices
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improved access for emergency services
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gptkbp:environmentalImpact
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studies conducted
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gptkbp:features
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two lanes
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gptkbp:futurePlans
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potential expansion projects
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gptkbp:hasCharacter
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Thukela_River_Valley
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gptkbp:height
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198 meters
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Thukela River Bridge
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gptkbp:inspiration
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inspired by international designs
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gptkbp:isATypeOf
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cable-stayed
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gptkbp:landmark
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gptkb:KwaZulu-Natal_province
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gptkbp:length
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1,024 meters
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gptkbp:localGovernment
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supported by local government
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gptkbp:location
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gptkb:South_Africa
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gptkbp:maintenance
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ongoing
regular inspections
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gptkbp:material
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steel and concrete
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gptkbp:opened
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2000
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gptkbp:openedIn
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gptkb:Nelson_Mandela
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gptkbp:partOf
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gptkb:N3_National_Route
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gptkbp:passenger_traffic
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vehicles
approximately 10,000 vehicles per day
implemented traffic management systems
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gptkbp:photography
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popular photography spot
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gptkbp:project
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gptkb:Graham_McKenzie
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gptkbp:publicTransport
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buses and taxis
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gptkbp:safetyFeatures
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barriers and lighting
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gptkbp:significance
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gptkb:longest_cable-stayed_bridge_in_Africa
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gptkbp:sustainabilityPractices
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eco-friendly construction practices
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gptkbp:tourism
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boosted tourism in the area
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gptkbp:type
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cable-stayed bridge
cable-stayed
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gptkbp:viewpoint
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popular tourist attraction
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