8 things you need to know about Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
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As the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge prepares to open to traffic on Wednesday, here is what you need to know about the world's longest sea-crossing bridge.
chinadaily.com.cn丨Updated: October 24, 2018
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge has a designed life span of 120 years. [Photo/China Daily]
7. Why build the bridge?
The most important benefit is that the bridge will provide the east and west of the Pearl River Estuary with direct road connections, which can enormously facilitate the development of industries that rely on fast transportation, such as logistics, food and convention and exhibition.
