Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge, Bridge-tunnel crossing in the Pearl River Delta, China
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge is a combined bridge and tunnel crossing in the Pearl River Delta that links Hong Kong, Macau and Zhuhai. It consists of three cable-stayed bridges, an undersea tunnel and four artificial islands that serve as transition points between the bridge and tunnel sections.
Construction began in December 2009 and the crossing opened to traffic in October 2018. The project took shape as demand for a direct link between the three regions around the Pearl River estuary grew steadily over the preceding decades.
For many people in the region, the crossing represents the growing ties between Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China. Families with roots on different sides of the border use it regularly, as do travelers moving between these three cities.
Private vehicles require special permits, so most travelers use the shuttle buses that connect the three border checkpoints. It is worth allowing extra time for border formalities on both sides, especially on public holidays and weekends when traffic is heavier.
The undersea tunnel runs deep enough to let large cargo ships pass over it without any disruption to traffic above or below. The crossing was designed to withstand earthquakes measuring 8 on the Richter scale and typhoons of category 16.
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