China: Shenzhen - Zhongshan super sea-crossing project to be open to traffic in 2024

A section of the Shenzhen - Zhongshan super sea-crossing project (Photo: bidu.com)

The construction and putting into use of the super sea-crossing Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link will greatly facilitate the connection between cities on the east and west banks of Zhujiang, shortening travel time between two key cities of Guangdong from 2 hours to about 30 minutes; and significantly reducing the pressure of traffic congestion at the old route.

A view from the main tower of the project (Photo: CPV)

According to the design, the project includes 2 sea crossing bridges, 2 artificial islands and underground tunnels through the sea. Inaugurated in December 2016, it connects Shenzhen city (east bank of Zhujiang River) with Zhongshan city (west bank of Zhujiang River).

The construction unit is rushing to implement the planned work to ensure that the entire route is completed and open to traffic in 2024. (Photo: CPV)

According to the representative of the construction unit, the China Traffic Construction Group Co., Ltd., this sea-crossing project has the highest bridge deck in the world (91 meters), allowing ships with large tonnage to travel conveniently.

Large tonnage ships travel under Lingdingyang bridge (Photo: CPV)

In January 2023, the Lingdingyang sea crossing twin tower suspension bridge - the key point of the whole route lying entirely offshore – was officially completed. The part of the underground tunnel was completed in early June 2023.

Reporters from 6 countries' press agencies attending the 2023 Langcang - Mekong Media Cooperation Summit listen to representatives of the construction unit introduce the project. (Photo: CPV)

Currently, the construction unit is rushing to carry out the planned work to ensure that the entire route will be completed and open to traffic in 2024.

The Shenzhen - Zhongshan super sea-crossing project has a length of 24 kilometers, designed to allow a speed of 100 kilometers per hour./.