The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge has a designed life span of 120 years. [Photo by EDMOND TANG/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.
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