China completes the longest sea bridge in the world
On the last day of 2017, China celebrates the completion of the world's longest bridge, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, with its spectacular firework display.
Fireworks are part of a giant highway bridge lighting event and witnessed by about 10,000 construction workers, according to a China Global Television Network report. The enormous sea bridge is now illuminated with beautiful LED lights every night.
extending 34 miles (55 kilometers) above the waters, the bridge worth 12 billion pounds sterling or about Rp 218.5 trillion that connects Hong Kong, Macau and Zhuhai-the three most important and prosperous cities in China.
it was reported that the main part of the bridge is now over, and the bridge is awaiting final quality checks before it can be officially opened.
According to the People's Daily, China took 14 years to plan and build such a huge structure. The media also said the main part of the bridge is now ready for traffic.
frank Chan, Hong Kong Transport and Housing Minister, said the bridge was built by three different governments, so that it can only be opened when all parties are ready. Chan said the opening date of the bridge is in line with China's central government decision.
The main part of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge was completed in July. Traffic links also include tunnels stretching beneath the Pearl River estuary between the three cities.
The tunnel is located 40 meters below sea level and has a length of 6.7 kilometers. the tunnel is referred to as the world's longest underwater tunnel and runs under the lane of the Sea Lingding.
This massive structure will cut travel time from Hong Kong to Zhuhai from now three hours to 30 minutes. this is part of the government's efforts to build the Gulf region of Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Macau.
Workers use 420 thousand tons of steel to build this bridge, which is enough to build 60 Eiffel Tower. the total length of the bridge is 55 kilometers (34 miles), making it 14 miles longer than the width of the English Channel from Dover in the United Kingdom to Calais in France.
The Chinese-built bridge cost about 12 billion pounds sterling, according to Hong Kong newspaper Ta Kung Pao.