Ap Lei Chau Bridge, Vehicle and pedestrian bridge in Aberdeen district, Hong Kong
Ap Lei Chau Bridge is a vehicle and pedestrian bridge spanning Aberdeen Channel to connect Ap Lei Chau island with Hong Kong Island. The structure carries four traffic lanes and handles daily commuter and transport movements across the water.
The original bridge was built in 1977, though construction faced significant technical challenges. A pre-stressed cantilever solution failed to meet properly at the center span, leading to emergency intervention and redesign of the structural approach.
The bridge takes its name from Ap Lei Chau island, which means Duck Tongue Island after its distinctive shape. Local residents associate it with the transformation of their neighborhood, as it connected the isolated community to the main island.
The bridge is open daily and simplifies movement across Aberdeen Channel. Visitors should expect vehicular traffic during peak hours and can use either the bridge walkway or adjacent pedestrian paths to observe the water landscape.
The bridge was built in response to the growing population on Ap Lei Chau and served as the sole land connection to the main island for many years. This represented a turning point for the neighborhood, which had previously been accessible only by boat.
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