China has unveiled a new engineering marvel—the Huangmao Sea Channel Bridge—set to revolutionize transportation in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). Opened on Wednesday, this state-of-the-art bridge spans 21.3 kilometers across the Huangmao Sea, significantly boosting connectivity within one of the country’s most dynamic regions.
The bridge is the main section of the 31.1-kilometer Huangmaohai Link, which halves travel time between Zhuhai and Jiangmen cities in Guangdong Province to just about 30 minutes. With a speed limit of 100 km/h, the bridge is expected to catalyze economic growth and development in the GBA.
Situated west of the renowned Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, the Huangmao Sea Channel Bridge features a unique design to withstand the region’s powerful summer typhoons. Its five main supporting towers have an hourglass shape engineered to minimize wind resistance.
"This elegant design is not just for aesthetics," explained Li Qiang, a bridge manager. "It’s a practical solution to a real-world problem."
The Huangmao Sea Channel Bridge is part of a nine-bridge network planned for the GBA. With six bridges already operational, one under construction, and two in the design phase, the region is poised to strengthen its position as a major transportation and logistics hub in China.
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New sea bridge boosts connectivity in China's Greater Bay Area
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