🚗 Get ready for a game-changer! The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link in south China's Guangdong Province is officially opening to traffic at 3 p.m. on June 30. This isn't just any bridge—it's a marvel that'll slash your travel time between Shenzhen and Zhongshan from two hours to less than 30 minutes! 😱
Stretching over 24 kilometers, this mega link kicks off at the Shenzhen airport interchange and connects to Ma'anshan Island in Zhongshan, gracefully spanning the picturesque Pearl River. 🌉
So, what's the big deal? Well, this project is epic on so many levels:
- An underwater tunnel 🐠
- Two stunning bridges 🌁
- Two artificial islands 🏝️
It's not just a crossing—it's one of the most challenging cross-sea cluster projects in the world, boasting 10 world records! 🤯
Check out these jaw-dropping feats:
- 🌐 The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge has a span of 1,666 meters, making it the world's largest for a fully offshore steel box girder suspension bridge.
- ✈️ It offers the world's highest air traffic clearance at 76.5 meters—plenty of room for the skies above!
- ⚓ Featuring the largest offshore suspension bridge anchor weighing in at a whopping 1 million tonnes.
- 💨 Built to withstand winds of up to 88 meters per second—the highest wind resistance test speed for a suspension bridge anywhere!
Don't forget to snap a selfie at the west artificial island, now the new landmark lighting up Lingdingyang Bay! 📸🌅
This mega link isn't just infrastructure; it's a symbol of innovation and progress, connecting communities and boosting adventures. Time to plan that weekend getaway across the Pearl River Delta! 🗺️🎒
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Shenzhen-Zhongshan megaproject to open to traffic on June 30
cgtn.com
