Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge

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The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge, opened in October 2018, is the world's longest sea-spanning bridge, stretching 55 km (34 miles) across the Pearl River Delta in China. It connects Hong Kong to Macau and the mainland city of Zhuhai. The bridge's construction cost approximately $20 billion. To accommodate significant shipping traffic, a 6.7 km (4-mile) submerged tunnel is incorporated into the crossing, linking two artificial islands. This engineering marvel is part of China's broader efforts to enhance national infrastructure and reduce travel times across the region.12

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In October 2018, China opened the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge, which connects Hong Kong to Macau and the mainland Chinese city of Zhuhai. The longest sea-spanning bridge in the world, it stretches 55 km (34 miles) across the Pearl River Delta. Its construction…
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In October 2018, China opened the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge, which connects Hong Kong to Macau and the mainland Chinese city of Zhuhai. The longest sea-spanning bridge in the world, it stretches 55 km (34 miles) across the Pearl River Delta. Its construction…
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…has been much road and bridge construction in the territory. Notably, a bridge connecting Hong Kong, Macau, and Zhuhai on the mainland opened in 2018 after nine years of work.
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