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A Megaproject That’s Happening in China, A Country That Doesn’t Mess Around When It Comes to Growth and Innovation. I’m Talking About the Lingdingyang Mega Bridge, A Breathtaking Project That Costs No Less Than US$ 4.83 Billion!
This bridge is a true colossus and plays a crucial role in the transportation infrastructure of China. With over 9.5 million square kilometers of territory, the country faces the challenge of connecting great distances, and the new Chinese megaproject, the Lingdingyang Bridge, is a response to that.
It connects the cities of Shenen and Jon Chan, two important areas in southern China, and is part of the effort to transform the Pearl River Delta into a high-tech science and technology hub.
The Construction, A Feat of Engineering and Innovation
The construction of this beauty began in 2016 and is expected to be completed in 2024. With a length of 24 km and 8 lanes, the bridge promises to handle a flow of up to 90,000 cars per day and is designed to last at least a century. And that’s not all: the bridge has main towers that reach 270 meters tall, equivalent to a 90-story building!
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But not everything is rosy; despite all the pomp, some question whether the bridge will actually bring the expected benefits. Some critics argue that the project may benefit locals more than visitors from outside, and there are concerns that the bridge may not attract the expected traffic, as happened with its sister bridge, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau.
The City of Shenen Has Ambitious Plans to Become a Global Urban Center by 2035
Thus, the megaproject of the Lingdingyang Bridge is a key piece in this puzzle, it will reduce the travel time between Shenen and Jonan to just 20 minutes, which is quite an advancement! Will the Lingdingyang Bridge be a resounding success or a white elephant? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain, China continues to surprise us with its megaprojects and its ability to innovate and build on a scale that few countries can match.
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