China built the longest cross-sea bridge in the world

China yesterday began construction of the world's longest cross-sea bridge connecting Guangdong province in the south of the country with Hong Kong and Macau to promote economic relations between the mainland and the two special administrative regions.

Model of Macau-Zhuhai-Hong Kong bridge.

Beginning in the Zhongshan Island in Hong Kong, the Y-shaped Macau-Zhuhai-Hong Kong bridge will have a total length of nearly 50km, of which 35km will be built on the sea, making it a bridge The world's longest cross-sea.

The bridge is built with 6 lanes, allowing vehicles to travel at a maximum speed of 100km / h. It can withstand strong earthquakes up to 8 degrees ritcher, wind power from 184-201km / h. The bridge has a service period of 120 years.

The world's longest cross-sea bridge construction project has a total investment of US $ 10.7 billion and is contributed by the mainland, Hong Kong and Macau governments. The bridge is expected to be completed in 2016.

Chinese Deputy Prime Minister Li Keqiang attended the groundbreaking ceremony in Zhuhai City, Guangdong Province and expressed hope that the bridge will bring the mainland, Hong Kong and Macau closer together.

The Chief Executive of Hong Tang Yin District, the Chief of Special Administrative Region of Macau, now Ha Hau Hoa and the upcoming successor, Thoi The An, also attended the ceremony.

Authorities have committed to paying attention to environmental issues during construction, which is expected to last 6 years.

The longest cross-sea bridge in the world is now 36km long, crossing Hangzhou Bay, south of Shanghai City.