Shenzhen Bay Bridge, Cable-stayed bridge in Nanshan District, China.
Shenzhen Bay Bridge is a cable-stayed road bridge with two inclined single-tower spans, one built by Hong Kong and one by Shenzhen, whose towers lean toward each other. Its deck runs 5,545 metres in an S-curve from Aokanshi in Yuen Long District to the Shenzhen Bay Port area at Dongjiaotou in Nanshan District, carried on 457 piles. Each tower holds 26 stay cables, and the deck has six lanes with a design speed of 100 km/h.
The bridge opened on July 1, 2007, marking the tenth anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China. It represented a major infrastructure step to strengthen the link between mainland and Hong Kong.
The bridge represents a link between two separate administrative regions and enables exchange between mainland and Hong Kong residents. It shapes daily life for people who regularly travel between both sides.
The joint border control works so travelers complete both clearances in a single building, simplifying the crossing. It helps to keep necessary documents ready and prepare for longer wait times during peak hours.
The bridge's two towers lean slightly toward each other, each anchored by 26 stay cables, a design meant to symbolise the close ties between Shenzhen and Hong Kong. Its route curves in an S shape to lessen the effect on the currents of Deep Bay and to keep drivers alert.
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