The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge-Tunnel project, located in Guangdong province, is a revolutionary cross-sea bridge-tunnel system that has set 10 world records. This groundbreaking project aims to shorten travel time between the two cities from two hours to just 30 minutes. The Pearl River estuary, which includes nine cities in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao, is densely populated but separated by water, making travel challenging.
The Shenzhen-Zhongshan project connects the cities on opposite sides of the estuary with a 24-kilometer-long structure that includes bridges and a tunnel running between two artificial islands. The innovative project features eight lanes with a top speed of 100 km/h, drastically reducing travel time and easing transportation between the cities. After seven years of construction, the project officially opened to traffic at 3 p.m. on June 30 local time.
In addition to its impressive scale and efficiency, the project also showcases advanced safety measures such as a new fire suppression system and a team of 14 robots that patrol the tunnel, monitoring pipes and cables for smooth operation. The tunnel also features a unique lighting system that uses color coding to indicate the status of the tunnel – green for normal conditions and red for emergency situations. The lights can also guide people to safety by switching from yellow to green along the length of the tunnel.
The Shenzhen-Zhongshan project connects with the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, making it easier for residents and travelers to navigate the densely populated areas in the region. With its cutting-edge technology and advanced safety measures, this groundbreaking project is set to revolutionize transportation in one of China’s most populous regions.
