A Monument of Innovation_ Shenzhen Zhongshan Bridge
- 5 months ago
The Shenzhen Zhongshan Bridge is a marvel of engineering that will redefine the landscape of the Pearl River Delta region. With a total investment of nearly $50 billion, this colossal structure boasts a record-breaking mainspan of 1606 meters, making use of the world's largest seaspanning cable-stayed bridge design.
The bridge is not just about length. It also features a mind-blowing 6.8-kilometer underwater tunnel that will allow vehicles to soar through it at speeds of up to 100 km/hour. The tunnel is constructed using a steel-reinforced concrete queson tunnel with a larger diameter than even the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, a feat never before seen anywhere in the world.
When the Shenzhen Zhongshan Bridge opens in 2024, it will reduce the travel time between Shenzhen and Zhongshan from two hours to a mere 20 minutes. This will have a seismic impact on the dynamics of the Pearl River Delta region, as the historical reliance on the Homan Bridge for travel between the two cities will become a thing of the past.
#Shenzhen Zhongshan Bridge
#china
#engineering
#infrastructure
The bridge is not just about length. It also features a mind-blowing 6.8-kilometer underwater tunnel that will allow vehicles to soar through it at speeds of up to 100 km/hour. The tunnel is constructed using a steel-reinforced concrete queson tunnel with a larger diameter than even the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, a feat never before seen anywhere in the world.
When the Shenzhen Zhongshan Bridge opens in 2024, it will reduce the travel time between Shenzhen and Zhongshan from two hours to a mere 20 minutes. This will have a seismic impact on the dynamics of the Pearl River Delta region, as the historical reliance on the Homan Bridge for travel between the two cities will become a thing of the past.
#Shenzhen Zhongshan Bridge
#china
#engineering
#infrastructure