SAEDNEWS: China’s Shenzhen–Zhongshan Sea Passage slashes a 2-hour journey to just 30 minutes. This breathtaking fusion of suspension bridges, underwater tunnels, and artificial islands slices through the heart of the Pearl River, leaving the world in awe. With 10 new world records, this project proves that the limits of engineering are boundless.
According to the Science Service of Saed News, China has once again shattered the boundaries of infrastructural construction with the unveiling of a colossal engineering project. The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link—a 24-kilometer combination of bridges, an underwater tunnel, and two artificial islands—connects two major economic hubs, Shenzhen and Zhongshan, located at the Pearl River Delta in southern China.
This breathtaking feat is more than just a transportation route; it is a symbol of 21st-century engineering prowess. Prior to its opening, traveling between these two densely populated cities took over two hours. Thanks to this state-of-the-art eight-lane highway, the journey now takes a mere 30 minutes.
Chinese engineers claim that the project has set over ten world records, including:
The world’s longest submerged eight-lane dual-tube tunnel.
The largest span for a fully offshore steel box girder suspension bridge.
The tallest bridge deck among comparable marine bridges.
The tunnel section, connected to the bridges via two massive artificial islands, stands out for its unprecedented structural design and safety measures. Fourteen robotic teams patrol the facilities and cables around the clock and can remotely manage traffic in the event of an emergency.
The artificial islands themselves, built midway to link the underwater tunnel with the bridges, are a testament to modern architecture and engineering complexity. Beyond facilitating route transitions, they serve as service hubs and emergency control centers.
Completed at an enormous cost, the Shenzhen-Zhongshan project not only resolves a major traffic bottleneck but also significantly contributes to the rapid development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. It further cements China’s status as a global pioneer in mega-infrastructure projects.
