The highly anticipated Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link in Guangdong Province, south China, is set to welcome traffic on June 30 at 3 p.m. This 24-kilometer passage begins at the Shenzhen airport interchange and extends to Ma'anshan Island in Zhongshan, spanning across the Pearl River.
Once operational, the journey between Zhongshan and Shenzhen will be dramatically reduced from two hours to less than 30 minutes, revolutionizing daily commutes and boosting economic connectivity in the region.
Designed as one of the world's most challenging cross-sea cluster projects, the megaproject features an underwater tunnel, two bridges, and two artificial islands. It has achieved 10 world records, showcasing impressive engineering feats.
The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge stands out with a span of 1,666 meters, making it the world's largest span for a fully offshore steel box girder suspension bridge. Additionally, it boasts the highest air traffic clearance altitude at 76.5 meters and holds the record for the largest offshore suspension bridge anchor at 1 million tonnes. The bridge also achieved the highest wind resistance test speed for a suspension bridge at 88 meters per second.
The west artificial island will become a new landmark on Lingdingyang Bay, further enhancing the area's infrastructure and aesthetic appeal.
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Shenzhen-Zhongshan megaproject to open to traffic on June 30
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