Construction of bridge linking HK, Macao, and Zhuhai begins

Construction of a bridge linking the special administrative regions of Hong Kong, Macao, and the mainland city of Zhuhai, begins on Tuesday. After it's completed, a three-hour-drive from Hong Kong to Zhuhai will be cut to just half an hour.

After it's completed, a three-hour-drive from Hong Kong to Zhuhai will be cut to just half an hour.

The total project runs for about 50 kilometers. The main section will span nearly 30-kilometers. As a six-lane expressway, it will accommodate vehicle speeds of up to 100-kilometers per hour. And the project is expected to be completed in 2016. It will include a main bridge section, with additional links connecting to the airport and city centers.

Construction costs are estimated at more than 72-billion-yuan, or ten-billion-US-dollars. Officials say the project will create more travel opportunities and promote Macao's tourism.

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