Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge opens to public traffic

4. What scientific innovations were used to build the bridge?

Four hundred patents were created when building the bridge, and various new materials, processes, equipment and technologies were used to tackle huge and diverse difficulties during its construction. 

The world's longest and deepest immersed highway tube tunnel was made. 

Two artificial islands were finished in just 221 days, breaking the world record. [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]

Artificial islands are being built. Engineers connect two ends of the subsea tunnel. [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]

5. How is customs clearance handled on the bridge? 

Ports of the three places are regulated by their local governments. The Port of Macao SAR is connected with that of Zhuhai, so travelers only need to be checked once. Customs clearance is available 24 hours a day.

Note that only the driver can remain in the car for vehicle clearance; passengers should get off out and go to the inspection room for clearance.

Zhuhai-Macao Port artificial island [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]

Port of Zhuhai city, South China's Guangdong province [Photo/sasac.gov.cn]