Stonecutters Bridge

Stonecutters' bridge is a two tower cable-stayed bridge in Hong Kong. It was originally planned to be the longest span (1018m) cable-stayed bridge in the world (but it has been surpassed by Sutong Yangtze River Highway Bridge), and its tower is the first composite structure of "stainless steel + concrete" in the world. The main span of the bridge is 1018m, and the total length of the approach road is 1596m. The bridge is part of route 8 and is located in the TSING SHA control area. It crosses the Rambler Strait and connects Stonecutters Island with container terminal 9 at the southeast corner of Tsing Yi Island. It also provides another way for vehicles to and from the New Territories West to Hong Kong Island, thus easing the current congestion on Tsing Kwai road. It is very important for the development of port logistics industry in Hong Kong. It is also one of the new architectural landmarks in Hong Kong. When ships pass through the KAP Shui Mun bridge, they can see the whole bridge.

The height of Stonecutters Island Bridge is 73.5 meters above sea level, while the height of bridge tower is 298 meters, both of which are higher than that of Qingma bridge. The bridge deck is a three line two-way expressway. The speed limit is 80 km / h.

Stonecutters Bridge

Stonecutters Island Bridge, located in Hong Kong, is the third longest double tower cable-stayed bridge in the world. The main span of the bridge is 1018m, and the total length of the approach road is 1596m. It is the first long-span cable-stayed bridge in the urban environment in Hong Kong. You can see the magnificent construction from Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Peninsula. As part of route 8, the bridge crosses the Rambler Strait and connects container terminals 8 and 9 in Kwai Chung and Tsing Yi Island.

Architectural features

Stonecutters Island Bridge is 73.5 meters above sea level and its tower is 290 meters, both of which are higher than Qingma bridge. The bridge deck is a three line two-way expressway. Construction of Stonecutters Island Bridge started in January 2003 at a cost of HK $2.76 billion.

The design of Stonecutters Island Bridge is based on the award-winning works of an international design competition in 2000. The design and engineering companies participating in the competition come from all over the world, and they are all leaders in the industry.

Stonecutters Island Bridge is an important link of route 8 from Qingyi to Shatin. Upon completion, an east-west main road will be added to connect the eastern New Territories with the Hong Kong International Airport. Shinkansen provides direct access to container terminals 8 and 9 in Kwai Chung. Hong Kong's position as an important logistics and transport centre will be further enhanced.

The Hong Kong Government awarded a contract for the construction of the world's longest cable-stayed bridge to the media Hitachi Yokogawa hsinchong joint venture for HK $4.8 billion (US $616 million). The bridge, named "stonecutters bridge", was designed by Ove Arup partnership. Its main span is 1018 meters, surpassing the Tatara bridge (890 meters) in Japan, the longest cable-stayed bridge of its kind in the world, until it was overtaken by Sutong Bridge.

The bridge was completed in June 2008. The total length of the double three lane bridge plus the approach bridge will be 1596 meters. In addition to road construction, it also includes drainage, lighting, structural control system, power and mechanical facilities, fire prevention devices, road signs, garage area, navigation aids and traffic control and monitoring facilities.

Historical evaluation

Dr Liao Xiudong, Secretary for the environment, transport and works of Hong Kong, said that this is not only a project, but also a representative work of Hong Kong's construction industry, reflecting the confidence of the world city and the changes in the new millennium.

Address: Tsing Yi, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region

Longitude: 114.118159

Latitude: 22.32606

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